Man Of Faith

Psalm 1:1-6 (NKJV)
1 Blessedis the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;
2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night.
3 He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.
4 The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away.
5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
6 For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Introduction:

Let’s Look At A Couple Other Translations of this verse:

Psalm 1:1-6 (NLT)
1 Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.
2 But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night.
3 They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.
4 But not the wicked! They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind.
5 They will be condemned at the time of judgment. Sinners will have no place among the godly.
6 For the Lord watches over the path of the godly, but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.

Psalm 1:1-6 (MSG)
1 How well God must like you— you don't hang out at Sin Saloon, you don't slink along Dead-End Road, you don't go to Smart-Mouth College.
2 Instead you thrill to God's Word, you chew on Scripture day and night.
3 You're a tree replanted in Eden, bearing fresh fruit every month, Never dropping a leaf, always in blossom.
4 You're not at all like the wicked, who are mere windblown dust—
5 Without defense in court, unfit company for innocent people.
6 God charts the road you take. The road they take is Skid Row.

These Verses Give A Vivid Description Of A Man Of Faith!

Page 2

Even though the Psalmist David penned these words thousands of years ago, they still have relevance for today!

1. A Man Of Faith Doesn’t Follow The Action, Advice Or Attitude Of The Wicked!

Psalm 1:1 & 2

1 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;
2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night.

A. Action = What They Do

B. Advice = What They Suggest

C. Attitude = What They Think

2. A Man Of FaithLives A Dedicated Life, Loves His Wife and Leaves A Legacy For His Children.

Psalm 1:3 He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.

A. Lives A Dedicated Life

B. Loves His Wife

C. Leaves A Legacy For His Children

Page 3

3. A Man Of Faith Is Dependable, Dedicated And Destined!

Psalm 1:4-6

4 The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away.
5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
6 For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish.

A. Dependable = Consistent, Loyal, and Faithful

B. Dedicated = Sincere, righteous, sin free

C. Destined = On the right path, Heaven bound!

Conclusion:

A Man Of Faith Worships God With Everything He Has!

Psalm 25:12-14 (NKJV)
12 Whois the man that fears the Lord? Him shall He teach in the way He chooses.
13 He himself shall dwell in prosperity, And his descendants shall inherit the earth. 14 The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, And He will show them His covenant.

Psalm 25:12-14 (MSG)
12 My question: What are God-worshipers like? Your answer: Arrows aimed at God's bull's-eye.
13 They settle down in a promising place; Their kids inherit a prosperous farm.
14 God-friendship is for God-worshipers; They are the ones he confides in.

Are YOU A Man Of Faith?

Matthew 16:26 (NKJV) For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

Psalm 34:8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessedis the man who trusts in Him!