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1. Vigorous life of the soul. "Like a tree planted," etc. The blessedness of the body is vigorous health.
2. Productiveness. Bringeth forth his fruit in his season. It must grow before it becomes fruitful.
3. Perpetuity of life. "His leaf also shall not wither."
4. Success in his undertakings. "Whatsoever he doeth shall prosper." Success in the greatest undertaking, the true blessedness.
II. THE MEANS OF BLESSEDNESS.
1. To shun the company and the counsels of the ungodly. Standing in their way, partaking in their designs.
2. Delight in Divine truth.
3. Persevering study of it. Converting it into juice and blood.
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, etc. Psalm 1:1-3
I. THE NATURE OF TRUE BLESSEDNESS.1. Vigorous life of the soul. "Like a tree planted," etc. The blessedness of the body is vigorous health.
2. Productiveness. Bringeth forth his fruit in his season. It must grow before it becomes fruitful.
3. Perpetuity of life. "His leaf also shall not wither."
4. Success in his undertakings. "Whatsoever he doeth shall prosper." Success in the greatest undertaking, the true blessedness.
II. THE MEANS OF BLESSEDNESS.
1. To shun the company and the counsels of the ungodly. Standing in their way, partaking in their designs.
2. Delight in Divine truth.
3. Persevering study of it. Converting it into juice and blood.
~ Commentary by C.Short
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