Psalm 1 key verse v.6 —“For
the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.”
This psalm verse gives us both Law and Gospel. The ways of the wicked will be
met with the full brunt of the Law – the ultimate judgment for unbelief and
sin. The righteous, on the other hand, not by any merit on their behalf but
completely by grace, will be delivered on the last day. This, of course, is
Gospel. The destinies of two lifestyles are the destinies of those who have
chosen them. Yes, you may choose, but choose wisely.
Collect for Psalm 1: Lord God, in your loving wisdom you have set us beside the fountain of life, like a tree planted by running streams. Grant that the cross of your Son may become our tree of life in the paradise of your saints, through Jesus Christ our Lord.[2] -11 May 2021—
[1] Image of the Ascension of Christ by Salvador Dail, copyright © Google images
[2] Collect for Psalm 1, For All the Saints, A Prayer book for and by the Church, The American Lutheran Publicity Bureau © 1995 Delhi, NY
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