"1How happy is the one who does not walk in the advice of the wicked or stand in the pathway with sinners or sit in the company of mockers! 2Instead, his delight is in the Lord’s instruction, and he meditates on it day and night. 3He is like a tree planted beside flowing streams that bears its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers. 4The wicked are not like this; instead, they are like chaff that the wind blows away. 5Therefore the wicked will not stand up in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. 6For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to ruin". Psalm 1. CSB
There are two ways that a person can live, and this determines if they will enter heaven at the end of their lives. Verse 1-3 describes the happiness of one who walks with Jesus and knows they are in God's will and that their destination will be heaven one day. It describes a life where a decision has been made to dedicate and belong to God. There is a determination to delight and meditate on the Word of God.
Verse 4 describes the 'Wicked' (unbelievers who do not belong to the covenant). This verse describes them as chaff - the dried husks surrounding the kernel, that has to be separated from the grain by winnowing so that it can blow away. This is done by beating the stalks and throwing them up in the air so this can happen.
People who come to Jesus for salvation, such as ourselves, don't need the chaff beating from them. Jesus has already cleansed them from all unrighteousness and prepared them to follow Him. This is the difference. It is rather like being at a T junction On the sign, one way says The Road to Heaven, the other, The Road to Hell. We can either go to the left or take the righthand turning. The route you take will determine your fate, and will also make you wish that you had listened properly to the Sunday School teacher or the preacher you saw that time in church and totally ignored what was said.
No one can make this decision for you, it is totally in your hands. It is a major decision and one in which you may want to discuss with someone who you know is 'Born again'. However, don't leave it too late. You never know when the end will come!
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:
Lord Jesus, I have sinned
I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen'
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