The inaugural Psalm declares the happiness of the godly man. He is blessed because he has separated from the influence of the world and set his heart upon God's Word. Biblical happiness is not found in joyous circumstances, but contentment in God and His path.
This first episode deals with the godly man's separation from the ungodly's influence.
He avoids the advice of those who live without care for God.
He walks distinctly from those who live contrary to God.
He does not dwell among those who mock God.
The Christian should walk this path because he has been declared righteous by God and in walking this path, he will find that there is no greater pleasure than to be satisfied with God's life!
