Happiness Comes from Walking Uprightly

Psalms 119:1 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord!

Happy are we who walk the path of morality, honesty, and truth; not our sense of morality, or what we deem to be honest true, but God's morality and truth. There are far too many people, even so-called Christians, who are walking around deciding what is moral to do, and what is truth for them. Israel, in the Book of Judges, continually did what was right in their own eyes; yet, all that did was lead them to idolatry and put them on a path leading away from God. God tells us that true happiness comes from not walking in the counsel of the ungodly (Psalms 1:1), but true happiness comes from walking in accordance with the Word of God. We are called to not only be hearers of His Word, but doers as well. We can pray, fast, worship, and even serve, but if we are not doing all of this in accordance with His Word, then we are wasting our time. God is not looking for us to worship Him in a manner we deem right and true. No, He tells us that we are to worship Him in spirit and truth; based on the truth found in His Word. Sin is a destroyer. It will rob us of fellowship with God, destroy intimate relationships, and friendships. It will bring division, and tear apart local churches. It brings sorrow and misery, and in many cases long term, painful, consequences. This Psalm, right in the first verse reminds us that being blessed, or happy, is not about what we have or do not have; it is about how we are walking, how we are living for the Lord. God is Holy and Righteous. Only in Christ Jesus can we be holy and righteous, and only by obeying and living out the truth of His Word, can we experience the kind of blessings that God wants His children to enjoy.

Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Rom 7:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive His free gift of salvation today (Rom 10:13).