On Sunday, we explored the powerful imagery and message found in Psalm 1, which contrasts the life paths of the righteous and the wicked. Austin Presnell focused on what it means to walk in step with the wicked, stand in the way of sinners, and sit in the seat of mockers—each representing a gradual progression into a lifestyle that moves further from God’s ways. These actions illustrate a heart that slowly drifts from righteousness by engaging with, agreeing with, and ultimately settling into patterns of sin.

In contrast, we considered the picture of the righteous as a tree planted by streams of water—deeply rooted, nourished, and consistently bearing fruit in season. This tree doesn’t wither under pressure or drought but thrives because it’s connected to i ...