The book of Psalms begins by describing two types of people—the righteous and the wicked. Jesus spoke of good and bad trees. He also spoke about a narrow road which, though more difficult and less traveled – led to a good outcome. And a wide, easy road that led to destruction. All these metaphors imply a choice. And it was said quite eloquently and poetically in Psalm 1, which is one of the most famous Psalms. It’s an introduction and overview of what follows. And it outlines how to be happy, not just when things are going well – although that is harder than many realize. But even when they are not going well.
