Tehillim – Psalms chapter 1; 1 to 6

Tehillim - Psalm 1

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Tehillim - Psalm 1: 1 to 6

With Rabbi, Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.

This is just a short, but a powerful study based entirely on Tehillim – Psalm 1, and as you check it out, I am sure it will make complete sense to you!

As we will have learned in the many other studies online, there is frequently so much more than what meets the eye, and once we have read something in the Torah or somewhere in the Tanakh, be assured it there are so many never ending Gems! And this also applies to Tehillim One!

The very reason that Tehillim 1 was placed at the very beginning of this book is for a very special purpose, for if you cannot pass this one at the beginning, well just dont bother going on, for it contains certain verses that are extremely challenging, for if you are unable pass verses 1 to 3, then don’t bother continuing, for you are obviously a completely lost case and you must first commence to re-evaluate yourself, and what you are going to do with your life. 1. live a life of evil; or 2. live as אֱלֹהִים (God), blessed be He, asks of us;

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Tehillim- Psalm 1:1:

1. Happy is the man that hath not walked in the counsel of the wicked, nor stood in the way of sinners, nor sat in the seat of the scornful.

2. But his delight is in the law of יְהוָה (the LORD); and in His Law doth he meditate day and night.

3. And he shall be like a tree planted by streams of water, that bringeth forth its fruit in its season, and whose leaf doth not wither; and in whatsoever he doeth he shall prosper.

4. Not so the wicked; but they are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.

5. Therefore the wicked shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.

6. For יְהוָה (the LORD) regardeth the way of the righteous; but the way of the wicked shall perish.

As we have clearly seen above, this Tehillim - Psalm proves that there are two kinds of people on the earth, for ...

verses 1 to 3 tells us about one kind of person, those who are living a “good” and a “righteous” life. Whilst on the other hand verses 4 & 5 sadly describes and defines those who are living the complete opposite lifestyle and are people who tend to live and sadly are “evil” and “wicked”.

In other words there are always those that are on two very different paths.

Therefore verse 6 sums it up and it makes it very clear that the sad truth is, that there is just NO middle road.

Therefore, as you may have gathered, this Tehillim - Psalm speaks of two kinds of people, with their very different lifestyles, and they are heading in two different destinations, and even though, human nature tends to soften these matters up, and try to say oh but we will all be together one day, sorry, do you really think that those אֱלֹהִים (God), blessed be He, destroyed who had worshipped the golden calf at the foot of Mount Sinai will be resurrected and will be with those who have lived a life of observance of His Torah, and His lifestyle, etc. No they will not! That is just the sad truth and fact!

If you are on the destiny of Verses 4 & 5, you will suffer “weakness, sorrow and eternal death.”

But if you seek “STRENGTH, JOY and LIFE.” I pray that you will want to live a life in verses 1-3 and although life may not be perfect whilst we are on earth, but it will be filled with the love of the Torah, and live a life doing mitzvah’s, and living joyfully within your community, keeping Shabbat, Yom Tovim and all that is so special within our blessed faith!

If you have any questions you are welcome to email me. And yes, I may sound somewhat radical compared to certain rabbis, but I am very strict when it comes to what is Torah, and to what are just man created laws, which has done so much damage to our beloved faith - Judaism, for sadly they added well over a thousand more laws that Elohim, blessed be He ever gave to Moshe Rabbeinu! These new laws came long after and in fact even hide the blessed Torah Laws given to us by our אֱלֹהִים (God) which He forbade!

What I have just stated is become big problem and it applies not just to Judaism, but also relates to some other faiths as well, for men within the faith who may have done things thinking it was in good faith, whilst others in complete ignorance, altered or added certain things in the writings received from our Creator, be it for whatever reason. But the truth is that our אֱלֹהִים (God), blessed be He, has clearly stated that we cannot change or alter His words or commands in any shape or form! In fact the Torah makes it VERY CLEAR!

“Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish from it, that ye may keep the commandments of יְהוָה (the LORD) your Elohim which I command you” Devarim - Deuteronomy 4:2 (JPS version of the Torah).

“Ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. Ye shall walk in all the ways which יְהוָה (the LORD) your Elohim hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you” Devarim - Deuteronomy 5:28-29 (JPS version of the Torah).

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In Conclusion, a Question to Deepen the Conversation:

Which part of this Tanach study or possibly a particular line within it, has touched you the most? And how do you feel about spending more time on a more regular time Tanakh study? I pray that you are you doing well as a faithful Hebrew, and אֱלֹהִים - Elohim willing you are upholding as many of our blessed Mitzvoth’s?

I am well aware that the modern world sadly contains far too many deviations as well as problems that seem to get in the way. Yet worse than that, sadly there are far too many enticements, which can so easily throw many off track. Thus, if there are various struggles that may be taking place in your life at this or any time, I am well aware that it sadly it often may have a sad and a cruel effect upon your life? Remember this, pray for peace, and then work on keeping as calm as possible and learn to improve your life, for אֱלֹהִים is always ready to help you! This site is also for those who need to return to our blessed and wonderful faith, thus work on your faith and pray and always seek אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s guidance!

And remember what אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, blessed be He, said ...

“Return unto Me, and I will return unto you, saith צְבָאוֹת- יְהוָה - the LORD of hosts”. Mal’a’chi 3:7. MEC).

And Remember ...

Enjoy your Sabbath Rest, thus Shabbat Shalom!

אֲנִי יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵיכֶם, בְּחֻקּוֹתַי לֵכוּ; וְאֶת-מִשְׁפָּטַי שִׁמְרוּ, וַעֲשׂוּ אוֹתָם

וְאֶת-שַׁבְּתוֹתַי, קַדֵּשׁוּ; וְהָיוּ לְאוֹת, בֵּינִי וּבֵינֵיכֶם-לָדַעַת, כִּי אֲנִי יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵיכֶם

“I am אֱלֹהֵיכֶם יְהוָה (the LORD your God); walk in My statutes, and keep Mine ordinances, and do them; and hallow My Sabbaths, and they shall be a sign between Me and you, that ye may know that I am אֱלֹהֵיכֶם יְהוָה - YaHVaH Elohim”. Yechezkel - Ezekiel 20:19-20. (JPS).

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Rabbi, Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.