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THE BLESSED MAN

Text:Psalms 1:1. 

How blessed is the one who does not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand in the pathway with sinners, or sit in the assembly of scoffers!* 

The book of Psalms chapter one describes who a blessed man is. Everyone wants to be blessed, but a truly blessed man is the one with the following characteristics -

1.) He does not follow the advice of the wicked. The wicked are full of devious advice. Proverbs  4:19 says, *The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.* A truly blessed man will not follow the cunning advice of the wicked, no matter how tempting. Note that the wicked will always offer their advice even when you don't solicit for it, but the decision to follow such advice is still yours.

The standard of God remains the same. He does not wants His children to cut corners in order to be successful. Note that ill-gotten wealth cannot qualify you as a blessed man. Proverbs 13:11 says, *Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but whoever works diligently increases his prosperity.* 

2.) He does not stand in the pathway with sinners. There are some places or association you should never be found in. A truly blessed man is careful where he goes and who he mingles with.

3.) He does not sit with scoffers. You will be defined by the company you keep. Proverbs  13:20 says, "He that walks with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed." That is, wisdom and destruction comes by reason of your association. A truly blessed man is selective where friendship and companionship is concerned.

A blessed man is not measured by wealth, acquisition or position. A truly blessed man is known by the decisions he takes and the company he keeps in alignment with God's will.

 *BIBLE READING* : 

Psalms 1:1-6.

 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

1. Father Lord, I receive grace to choose you and your ways always in Jesus name. 

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