As we worshiped in the second church of our Sunday tour, I was given the scripture to preach on (Psalm 1), and when I asked what was the message, it continued the theme of Heavenly View vs Worldly view, it was about our view of others. Actually, we can also get this message from the world, because this particular principle is acknowledged by most worldly value system. From verse 1, it admonishes us about our choice of friends and associations. While the sermon had very specific comments and comparisons aimed specifically at the congregation, and included references to the difference between the righteous and worldly man as described in the Psalm. The Lord also brought to mind Jeremiah 17, and when I looked, it expounded on the same theme of the tree planted by water.
Verse 9 in Jeremiah 17 also reveals that the human heart is deceitful beyond imagination. One English version says it is beyond healing. This is why the heart needs to be replaced! When we compare with Proverbs 16:2 or 21:2 we see that we humans always think our own ways are right, but the Lord looks at the heart, and what he finds is deceit. This deceit is for others, but also for ourselves. We deceive ourselves about what is wise, especially when it comes to relationships. We ignore warning signs because we are comfortable, because we feel committed, for so many reasons we choose to continue in relationships whether business or personal, when it is unwise to do so.
So the message was essentially to look at and choose our relationships with others with the eyes of a righteous person, or with a heavenly view rather than a worldly one.
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