Psalms

This year I will be studying the book of Psalms.  I hope to get some nourishment and will pass on what the Lord speaks to me.  

Psalm 1: 

 ¹ Blessed is the man 
   who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked 
or stand in the way of sinners 
   or sit in the seat of mockers. 
² But his delight is in the law of the LORD, 
   and on his law he meditates day and night.

I am following a study that asks me to write these instructions to fit my own reality.  Am I not called to live amongst the the wicked, sinners and mockers?

At first it may seem to be a contradiction in God's word. 

After a little thinking and praying for wisdom in how to bring this to my reality I think the waters got clearer. 

God has called me to be among these people but my presence should bring the wisdom, respect and dignity to them.  I find that when I first meet a person, they do not know anything about me.  They take the liberty to say and do things that really fit well on those categories above.  BUT I have found that after they know me and where I stand, they are selective in what they say, the jokes they tell, etc.  

These verses become reality in my life as I bring those values to the relationships I have.  They become aware of the sin in their lives because of my testimony.   I may not say a word, but they know. 

That brings me to another thought.  How do I go about introducing those values to my relationships?  I think that most of the time love and patience are needed. But in many cases, love should be accompanied by admonition.  I should be able to speak the truth in love and introduce the fear of God in their lives. Still, love should be the base of any action. 

ALSO, it is important for us to have people who can speak in our lives, people who knows the Lord and can bless us with counsel and good company. 

Praying that I will be able to witness God in a way to bring Biblical values to people's life even before them Know God personally.   May this be the first step to get closer to Jesus.