Blessed is the man that ... sits not in the seat of the scornful. ~ Psalm 1
Overcoming the pitfalls of scorns and disrespect in the family, church, and relationships.
βBlessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly,
Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;
Psalms 1:1 ~ (NKJV)
10 When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, βWoman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?β
11 She said, βNo one, Lord.β And Jesus said to her, βNeither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.β ~ John 8:10-11 (NKJV)
Writing in No Greater Joy Magazine, Debi Pearl shared an interesting and helpful blog post on what makes and breaks marriages, homes, and families.
Over the last 40-plus years, we have watched couples fall in β and out β of love. In many cases, the ones we were certain would make it did not, and those we thought would surely end in divorce thrived in love.
So whatβs the secret? There are many dynamics in a marriage that make it fail or flourish, but over the years there is one underlying element that has proven to be the deal-maker or breaker. I donβt know if it is the cause or the symptom, but it is a certain markerβ¦ sitting in the seat of the scornful.
You will find profound life and relationships transforming from her story. Read it here.