A Blessed Person in the New Year
(Psalm 1:1-6)
Introduction
Korea has become the world’s 11th largest economy. In the coming New Year, we ought to become even more blessed as individuals, as a family, a social organization, a church, and a nation. God tells us about the conditions to become a blessed person.

1. Does not walk in the counsel of the wicked
　　1) Satan is the evil one of the Universe
① Lucifer used to be the archangel ? Gabriel was in charge of public relations, Michael was in charge of God’s army, and Lucifer was in charge of politics
　　② Lucifer became depraved, because he tried to be equal to God
　　- He was deprived of heaven and now has power over the air
　　- Many angels were also depraved and have become evil spirits.
　　2) Adam and Eve were tempted by Satan
　　- It is an act of evil to rebel against God Who is Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.
　　① Atheist ② Humanist ③ Greedy people

2. Does not stand in the way of sinners
　　(Breaking God’s laws)
　　1) Sin is breaking God’s laws
　　2) The way, life, and acts of sinners (ten commandments)
　　① You shall have no other gods before Me
　　② You shall not make any idols
　　③ You shall not take the Name of the Lord your God in vain
　　④ Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy
　　⑤ Honor your father and your mother
　　⑥ You shall not murder
　　⑦ You shall not commit adultery
　　⑧ You shall not steal
　　⑨ You shall not bear false witness
　　⑩ You shall not covet

3. Does not sit in the seat of mockers
　　1) Overestimating and boasting about oneself
- Lucifer, the archangel, was depraved because he wanted to exalt himself and tried to become equal to God.
　　2) We must become humble and loyal to God’s calling.

4. Something a blessed person must do
1) Take delight is in the law of the LORD ? stay close to God’s words and study and love them
　　2) Meditates on His law
① God’s words are His character. Therefore, meditating on the Bible is to meet Him in person
　　② God’s words are food for our spirits

Conclusion
A blessed person is like a tree planted by streams of water, and in whatever they do they prosper.