in the counsel of the wicked,
Nor stand in the way of sinners,
nor sit in company with scoffers.
Rather, the law of the LORD is his joy;
and on his law he meditates day and night. (Psalm 1:1-2 NABRE)
These words open the book of Psalms. The contrast between good and bad is drawn immediately and is based on actions and choices.
The Psalmist writes specifically against people who are wicked, sinners and scoffers. In other Psalms, he extends this list to include worthless men, hypocrites, evil assemblies, arrogant men, and those who stray after falsehood.*
The good person avoids the company and advice of these types of people. The good person finds joy in God's law and meditates on it every day and every night. Because of these actions and choices, the good person is blessed.
Today, I will look to root out my own wicked qualities and will meditate on this one passage, day and night.
Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth, pray for us.
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