"Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful." - Psalm 1:1 KJV
There is a notable saying that states: watch your considerations, they become words; watch your words, they become activities; watch your activities, they become propensities; watch your propensities, they become character; and watch your personality for it becomes predetermination.
I like the above saying since it perceives considerations as the seed (root) for one's fate. Thus, it is important your thought process upon, in light of the fact that as a man thinketh he is as well. Considerations and thoughts come to us because of handling the data that we get from our current circumstance through our faculties.
This is the kind of thing I call; "The walk of the mind" which involves how we process and hold the data we get day to day. The walk of the mind is the basis for all our actions. The bible says blessed (empowered to prosper) is the man whose walk of the mind is not influenced by the ungodly (whether people or things).
Also, actions are the fruits of thoughts. But actions are themselves not an end but a means to an end. This means that there is a goal [something to stand for] behind each deed, whether one is conscious or unconscious of it. The bible says, "Blessed is the man whose stance [in other words whose intentions] aren't inspired by sin or sinners." In this context, sin doesn't refer to an ungodly act but rather the lack of faith. In this specific situation, sin doesn't allude to a corrupt demonstration but instead the absence of confidence.
In conclusion, character and fate are tied in with shielding a big motivator for you, supporting your convictions. This is what "sitting" is all about, resting upon the convictions of your stance and walk of mind. Blessed, according to the bible, are those who "sat" on convictions that declare that when all is said and done there is a God in Heaven who calls us His children. Have a great Sunday!
