2 MEN, 2 WAYS, 2 DESTINIES PSALM 1

2 MEN—GODLY & UNGODLY Psalm 1:1-3 The Godly one Psalm 1:4-6 The ungodly one 2 MEN—GODLY & UNGODLY

I. The Godly One 1. Separated from the world (Ps.1:1) A. Does not walk in the counsel of the wicked. B. Does not stand in the way of sinners. C. Does not sit in the seat of mockers. I. The Godly One

1. Separated from the world Consider Peter when he denied the Lord. 1. Waited outside at the door. John 18:16 2. Stood with them and warmed himself. John 18:18 3. Peter sat down among them. Luke 22:55 1. Separated from the world

1. Separated from the world Consider Lot in Sodom. 1. Journeyed east toward Sodom. Genesis 13:11 2. He pitched his tents near Sodom. Genesis 13:12-13 3. Lot sat in the gate of Sodom. Gen. 19:1 1. Separated from the world

“Do not love the world or anything in the world “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” 1 John 2:15

“For everything in the world—the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does—comes not from the Father but from the world.” 1 John 2:16

“But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.” Psalm 1:2 2. Saturated in the Word

“Do not let this book of the law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” Joshua 1:8

“When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight.” Jeremiah 15:16

“Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk (the milk of the word—KJV), so that by it you may grow up in your salvation.” 1 Peter 2:2

“He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.” Psalm 1:3 3. Situated by the Water

3. Situated by the water A. Planted firmly B. Fruitful C. Evergreen D. Prosperous 3. Situated by the water

1. Separated from the world 2. Saturated in the word 3. Situated by the water

Consider Paul 1. “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus… 2. Called to be an apostle… 3. Set apart for the gospel of God.” Romans 1:1

1. Separated from the world 2. Saturated in the word 3. Situated by the water

Consider Jesus—John 14:6 1. “I am the Way… 2. The truth… 3. And the life.” John 14:6

II. The Ungodly Psalm 1:4-6 1. Worthless (1:4) 2. Defenseless (1:5) 3. Lifeless (1:6) II. The Ungodly

2 Men 2 Ways 2 Destinies

“Enter through the narrow gate “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” Jesus— Matthew 7:13-14