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  PSALMS 1
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: The sermon explores the characteristics of a blessed man as
described in Psalms 1, contrasting negative influences with positive
devotion to God's law.

Topics: "Blessedness", "Meditation on God's Word"
Scripture References: Psalm 1:1-2, John 17:15-16, Romans 12:2, Galatians 6:7, Philippians 4:8

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DESCRIPTION
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Chuck Smith emphasizes the characteristics of God's blessed man as
described in Psalms 1, highlighting both negative and positive aspects.
He warns against following the counsel of the ungodly, standing in the
way of sinners, and sitting with the scornful, illustrating a
progression from walking to sitting in sinful practices. Conversely, the
blessed man delights in the law of the Lord and meditates on it day and
night, showcasing the importance of a deep, personal relationship with
God's Word. Smith encourages believers to be in the world but not of it,
maintaining their witness amidst temptations.

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CONTENT
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"GOD'S BLESSED MAN"

I. DESCRIBED.

A. Negative.

1. "Walks not in counsel of ungodly."

a. Counsel & advice plentiful.

b. The worldly maxims.

1. "Eat, drink, & be merry, for tomorrow we die."

2. "To die rich" "short life & Merry."

3. Contrast "For me to live is Christ..."

c. The counsel of worldly gang.

2. Nor stands in the way of sinners.

a. "In world, but not of world."

b. Business life more temptations than recluse.

More opportunities to witness too.

3. "Nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful."

Progression of practice... walking leads to standing which leads in

turn to sitting.

B. Positive.

1. "Delights in law of Lord."

a. A man is known by his books.

b. "Whatsoever a man soweth."

2. "Meditates in law day & night."

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/psalms-1/
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