Scripture Reading
Psalm 1 (NLT)
Oh, the joys of those who do not
follow the advice of the wicked,
or stand around with sinners,
or join in with mockers.
But they delight in the law of the Lord,
meditating on it day and night.
They are like trees planted along the riverbank,
bearing fruit each season.
Their leaves never wither,
and they prosper in all they do.
But not the wicked!
They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind.
They will be condemned at the time of judgment.
Sinners will have no place among the godly.
For the Lord watches over the path of the godly,
but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.
Putting Down Roots
Psalm 1
May 4, 2025
Pastor Mark Fuller
A Life Rooted in God
Psalm 1:1-2
“Oh, the joys of those who … delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night.”
Psalm 1:3
They are like trees planted along the riverbank,
bearing fruit each season.
Their leaves never wither,
and they prosper in all they do.
Galatians 5:22-23
“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”
Taking Root and Bearing Fruit at Trinity
The Wrong Path
Psalm 1:1
Oh, the joys of those who do not
follow the advice of the wicked,
Oh, the joys of those who do not
follow the advice of the wicked,
or stand around with sinners,
Oh, the joys of those who do not
follow the advice of the wicked,
or stand around with sinners,
or join in with mockers.
Consequences of taking the wrong path
Psalm 1:4-6
But not the wicked!
They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind.
They will be condemned at the time of judgment.
Sinners will have no place among the godly.
For the Lord watches over the path of the godly,
but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.
Challenge: How are you becoming more firmly rooted in your personal relationship with God?
1. Study Scripture
2. Listening to sermons (actively, applying)
3. Practice daily spiritual disciplines
4. Worship
5. Sacraments (like communion)