Psalms

The very first Psalm begins in a powerful and clear way.  It draws a distinction between the person who is a true follower and he who isn't. 

"Blessed (or happy) 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; but his delight is in the law of the Lord.  And in his law he meditates day and night.  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."

This is a very positive start, showing how things go well for the person who follows God in his life.  He reads his Bible....and he knows God's will for him.  He is like a well watered tree that prospers because it is being well fed with what it needs for life.  And, of course, we know that God provides real life to those who are committed to Him.

Reading on:  "The ungodly are not so, but are like the chaff which the wind drives away.  Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.  For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish."

We see the reference here of ungodly people being like "chaff."  Chaff is growth that is useless, like the shuck from an ear of corn.  And the teaching here is that there will be a judgment by the Lord.

We see here and throughout the Bible that God doesn't accept middle ground.  There are only two positions.  We are either for Him or against Him; following Him and serving Him....or not.  We like to deal in shades or variations of position.  But God doesn't teach it that way.  We must be truly committed to Him

"For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish."

This is strong teaching, but teaching that is critical to our salvation.  Let us all heed it.  Have a great week....and keep the faith.