I. “Blessed” indicates happiness (Deuteronomy 33:29)
A. A blessed man refuses evil things (Psalm 1:1)
B. A blessed man delights in good things (Psalm 1:2; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; James 1:21-25)
II. Bearing fruit for the LORD (Psalm 1:3)
A. The tree is planted intentionally (Psalm 34:14-16)
B. “In its season” (Matthew 7:17-19; John 15:1-2, 4-6)
C. “Whatever he does shall prosper” (1 Corinthians 15:58)
III. Further contrast between the ungodly and the righteous
A. Ungodly “are like the chaff” (Psalm 1:4)
B. They will one day lose God’s blessings (Psalm 1:5)
C. It is a special blessing to be known by the LORD and to be counted by Him as righteous (Psalm 1:6; James 2:22-23)
INTRO. The importance of righteousness (Matthew 5:6; 23:26-28; 25:46)
I. “Blessed” indicates happiness (Deuteronomy 33:29)
A. The blessed man refuses some things (Psalm 1:1)
B. The blessed man delights in God’s Word (Psalm 1:2; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; James 1:21-25)
II. Bearing fruit for the Lord (Psalm 1:3)
A. The tree is planted intentionally (Psalm 34:14-16)
B. “In its season” (Matthew 7:17-19; John 15:1-2,4-6)
C. “Whatever he does shall prosper”
III. Further contrast between the ungodly and the righteous
A. Ungodly “are like the chaff” (Psalm 1:4)
B. They will one day lose God’s blessings (Psalm 1:5)
C. It is a special blessing to be known by the Lord and to be counted by Him as righteous (Psalm 1:6; James 2:22-23)
But when they believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized. (Acts 8:12)
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