BLESSED IS THE MAN      Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. Psalms 1:1      I love the Old Testament word “BLESSED.”  It is the Hebrew word “esher.”  It actually mixes the idea of being happy with several exclamation points.  Sort of like happiness with an attitude!  I like to call it “idiotically happy.”      The world is looking for happiness.  We are urged to turn to sex, drugs, money, leisure, possessions, idleness, and a myriad of other sources for some level of happiness - a happiness that leaves one empty and searching.  Yet, the Bible presents a very simple formula for real happiness – walk not in the counsel of the ungodly.      God’s people too often are impressed by the world’s stuff.  We seem to long for the world’s approval.  We want to be accepted for our dress, our speech, our manner.  We don’t want to be seen as nerds or prudes.  Because of these misplaced desires for acceptance we are drawn to the counsel of the ungodly.  Remember, the ungodly are not just those who are wicked but those who are without God.      You want happiness? Seek Godly counsel.  Look to God’s Word and God’s people.
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