Summer in the Psalms - Message 1

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Are you truly living a blessed life, or are you accidentally caught in a spiral of bad advice and compromised living? In this powerful message, we unpack the ultimate gateway to the scriptures and discover the exact blueprint for lasting joy, purpose, and spiritual stability. [12:16]Welcome to the kickoff of our new summer series, "Summer in the Psalms"! In this opening message, we dive deep into Psalm 1—the keeper of the door for the entire book of Psalms. We explore what it truly means to be "blessed" (or blissful) in a Western world that often cheapens blessings into material things. True biblical blessing isn’t about cars or money; it is a deep, unshakeable joy found exclusively in a rooted relationship with Jesus Christ. [13:32]We also address the subtle progression of compromise: walking in the counsel of the wicked, standing in the way of sinners, and sitting in the seat of mockers. By breaking down this "spiral of stupidity," we see how easily the wrong inner circle can pull us away from God's best. Learn how to break the cycle, shift your direction, and delight in the Word of God day and night so you can stand firm like a tree planted by streams of living water. [28:33]Timestamps:[04:12] - Series Introduction: Summer in the Psalms[05:52] - The History, Authors, and Heart of the Psalms[11:56] - Scripture Reading: Psalm 1 (ESV)[12:26] - What Does it Actually Mean to be "Blessed"?[19:57] - The Danger of Bad Advice: Walking in Wicked Counsel[26:44] - Standing in the Way of Sinners: The Lifestyle Trap[28:33] - Avoiding the "Spiral of Stupidity"[30:53] - How to Meditate and Delight in God’s Word Day & Night[39:22] - The Tree vs. The Chaff: Rooted in Living Water[44:35] - Closing Prayer and Invitation#SummerInThePsalms #Psalm1 #ChristianDiscipleship #BibleStudy #ONEChurchSCONE Church exists to help people become ONE with God, each other and their community.Our mission is to make sure NO ONE WALKS ALONE. And that everyone knows the ONE.Are you ready to take that next step in your walk with Jesus? Connect with ONE Church by clicking here: https://onechurchsc.org/links/To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://onechurchsc.churchcenter.com/giving

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