EGW WritingsPsalms 1
Ellen G. White
Read Psalms 1 in the BiblePsalms 1:1-2
Psalms 1:1-3
Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)
Lt 276, 1904
19LtMs, Lt 276, 1904, par. 15
“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.]19LtMs, Lt 276, 1904, par. 17
Words were given me to bring before some that were in that meeting who were burning for a chance to condemn and to pass judgment upon others. There were two parties there, the godly and the ungodly. The words were spoken of some whom I shall not at this time name: “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.” [Verse 1.] The scornful were there, their spirit unsubdued, unhumbled. They had been walking contrary to God. The Lord had given them gracious words of encouragement, declaring that if they would take hold of His strength, they would make peace with Him. While they were sliding over the precipice into the black waters below, a hand was stretched out to save them and place them on vantage ground. This was the time for them to grasp the hand of the One who could have saved them if they had humbled their hearts before God. There was, I was shown, abundance for them to confess, in order to free their souls from guilt. But they chose to sit in the seat of the scornful. They decided that they would not improve the opportunity offered them. They left the meeting as they came, refusing the representation made me of what God would do for every soul. They took up their burden of sin, and carried it away with them, to continue to dishonor God and to rob their souls of the salvation Christ was waiting to bestow.19LtMs, Lt 276, 1904, par. 19
“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.” [Verse 1.]19LtMs, Lt 276, 1904, par. 20
Here is the description of another party: “But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in His law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water; that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither, and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” [Verses 2, 3.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 21 (1906)
Lt 216, 1906
21LtMs, Lt 216, 1906, par. 13
The Psalmist wrote, “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.]21LtMs, Lt 216, 1906, par. 15
There were two parties present in the meeting. Of some whom I shall not at this time name, the words were spoken, “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.” [Verse 1.] The scornful were there, their spirit unsubdued, unhumbled. They were burning for a chance to condemn and to pass judgment upon others. They had been walking contrary to God. The Lord had given them gracious words of encouragement, declaring that if they would take hold of His strength, they would make peace with Him. Words were given me for these men. In vision I was permitted to see the very work that Christ was waiting to do for them. While they were sliding over the precipice into the black waters below, a hand was stretched out to save them and place them on vantage ground. This was the time for them to grasp the hand of Him who “is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them.” [Hebrews 7:25.] Jesus could have saved them if they had humbled their hearts before God. There was, I was shown, an abundance for them to confess, in order to free their souls from guilt. But they chose to sit in the seat of the scornful. Rich blessings would have been bestowed upon them, had they improved the opportunity so graciously offered them. Very precious victories would then have been gained. But they did not improve the opportunity. They left the meeting less impressible than they were when they came. They refused to humble their proud hearts. They took up their burden of sin, and carried it away with them, to continue to dishonor God and to rob their souls of the salvation Christ was waiting to bestow.21LtMs, Lt 216, 1906, par. 16
Here is the description of another party—one who will learn of Christ: “But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in His law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” [Psalm 1:2, 3.]Testimonies for the Church, vol. 8
A Lesson of Obedience
8T 328.1
“Blessed is the man” whose “delight is in the law of Jehovah....He shall be like a tree planted by the streams of water,
That bringeth forth its fruit in its season,
Whose leaf also doth not wither;
And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” Psalm 1:1-3, A. R. V.
The Great Controversy
Chapter 27—Modern Revivals
GC 478.3
“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly.... But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in His law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” Psalm 1:1-3. It is only as the law of God is restored to its rightful position that there can be a revival of primitive faith and godliness among His professed people. “Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.” Jeremiah 6:16.The Great Controversy (1888 ed.)
Chapter 27—Modern Revivals
GC88 478.3
“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly.... But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” [Psalm 1:1-3.] It is only as the law of God is restored to its rightful position that there can be a revival of primitive faith and godliness among his professed people. “Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.” [Jeremiah 6:16.]The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 4
Chapter 32—The Scriptures a Safeguard
4SP 420.2
“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. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” [Psalm 1:1-3.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 6 (1889-1890)
Ms 48, 1890
6LtMs, Ms 48, 1890, par. 25
Full and entire recognition of the ways and will of God will be revealed by implicit obedience to all the words that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. This is being doers of the word and [not] hearers only. One continued action of disobedience, however small you may regard it, clogs the channel of light and the bestowment of increased sacred gifts of God, and will result eventually in losing the precious evidences of His love we already have. The keeping of all the commandments of God, if we have the mind of Christ, will be the delight of the soul. We will exclaim with David, “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, but his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in His law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” Psalm 1:1-3.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)
Lt 95, 1902
17LtMs, Lt 95, 1902, par. 3
“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. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” [Psalm 1:1-3.]Psalms 1:1-5
Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)
Ms 111, 1901
16LtMs, Ms 111, 1901, par. 6
“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. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.” [Psalm 1:1, 2.]16LtMs, Ms 111, 1901, par. 11
“And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.” [Psalm 1:3-5.]Psalms 1:1-6
The Youth’s Instructor
October 20, 1886
YI October 20, 1886, par. 7
The lowliest service done for Jesus is the greatest honor mortals can enjoy. Angels, pure and holy, obey his word; and shall we be deceived and deluded into the service of Satan? Shall we refuse obedience to his requirements? Shall it not be said of us individually, “But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” Here the divine blessing is pronounced upon the obedient. Now see the denunciation against the disobedient: “The ungodly are not so; but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the Judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous; but the way of the ungodly shall perish.” Psalm 1.The Ellen G. White Letters and Manuscripts: Volume 1
Ms 6, 1859
Attended meeting in the forenoon. Brother Loughborough preached. It was an appropriate discourse. It enlightened my mind some concerning the message to the Laodiceans.62
J. N. Loughborough notes in his diary for May 14 that on this Sabbath morning “I spoke with much freedom from the 1st Ps. ‘Pay thy vows unto the Lord.’” It is likely that the article “Vows,” by Lougborough, appearing a few weeks later (June 16) in the Review, is a transcript or summary of his May 14 sermon, since it is prefaced by the same text from Psalm 1 and the content closely follows Ellen White’s description given in this diary entry.
Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)
Ms 144, 1897
12LtMs, Ms 144, 1897, par. 20
The words in the first Psalm need to be committed to memory. “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. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” [Verses 1-3.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)
Ms 63, 1897
12LtMs, Ms 63, 1897, par. 1
“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. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither, and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. The ungodly are not so; but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous; but the way of the ungodly shall perish.” [Psalm 1:1-6.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)
Ms 60, 1901
16LtMs, Ms 60, 1901, par. 10
The first psalm describes a man of true principle. “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. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. The ungodly are not so; but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous; but the way of the ungodly shall perish.” [Verses 1-6.]Psalms 1:2
Gospel Workers (1892/1893 ed.)
Consecration to the Work
GW92 27.1
There is danger that ministers who profess to believe present truth will rest satisfied with presenting the theory only, while their own souls do not feel its sanctifying power. Some have not the love of God in the heart, softening, molding, and ennobling the life. The psalmist declares of the good man, “His delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.” Referring to his own experience, he exclaims, “O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.” “Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.” [Psalm 1:2; 119:97, 148.]Lift Him Up
Students in the School of Christ, June 23
LHU 188.1
His delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. Psalm 1:2.Manuscript Releases, vol. 9 [Nos. 664-770]
MR No. 704—Right and Wrong Uses of the Testimonies
9MR 113.2
The only safety for any of us is to plant our feet upon the Word of God and study the Scriptures, making God’s Word our constant meditation. Tell the people to take no man’s word regarding the Testimonies, but to read them and study them for themselves, and then they will know that they are in harmony with the truth. The Word of God is the truth. Of a good man the psalmist declares, “His delight is in the law of the Lord; and in His law doth he meditate day and night (Psalm 1:2). He who puts mind and heart into this work gains a solid, valuable experience. The Holy Spirit is in the Word of God. Here is the living, undying element so distinctly represented in the sixth chapter of John.—Letter 132, 1900, 10, 11. (To S. N. Haskell and wife, October 10, 1900.)Our Father Cares
Time for Meditation, April 11
OFC 113.1
But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. Psalm 1:2.Our Father Cares
The Banquet of God’s Word, September 23
OFC 278.2
The only safety for any of us is to plant our feet upon the Word of God and study the Scriptures, making God’s Word our constant meditation. Tell the people to take no man’s word regarding the Testimonies, but to read them and study them for themselves, and then they will know that they are in harmony with the truth. The Word of God is the truth. Of a good man the psalmist declares, “His delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night” (Psalm 1:2). He who puts mind and heart into this work gains a solid, valuable experience. The Holy Spirit is in the Word of God. Here is the living, undying element so distinctly represented in the sixth chapter of John....Our High Calling
Time for Meditation, April 20
OHC 116.1
But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. Psalm 1:2.This Day With God
The Banquet of God’s Word, October 10
TDG 292.2
The only safety for any of us is to plant our feet upon the Word of God and study the Scriptures, making God’s Word our constant meditation. Tell the people to take no man’s word regarding the Testimonies, but to read them and study them for themselves, and then they will know that they are in harmony with the truth. The Word of God is the truth. Of a good man the psalmist declares, “His delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night” (Psalm 1:2). He who puts mind and heart into this work gains a solid, valuable experience. The Holy Spirit is in the Word of God. Here is the living, undying element so distinctly represented in the sixth chapter of John....Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 15 (1900)
Lt 132, 1900
15LtMs, Lt 132, 1900, par. 37
The only safety for any of us is to plant our feet upon the Word of God and study the Scriptures, making God’s Word our constant meditation. Tell the people to take no man’s word regarding the Testimonies but to read them and study them for themselves, and then they will know that they are in harmony with the truth. The Word of God is the truth. Of a good man the Psalmist declares, “His delight is in the law of the Lord, and in his law doth he meditate day and night.” [Psalm 1:2.] He who puts mind and heart into this work gains a solid, valuable experience. The Holy Spirit is in the Word of God. Here is the living, undying element so distinctly represented in the sixth chapter of John.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)
Ms 158, 1902
17LtMs, Ms 158, 1902, par. 57
As surely as we seek the Lord earnestly, He will open ways before us. Let His workers make the truth their shield and buckler. Let them meditate on the truths of revelation. Of the good man the Psalmist declares, “His delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law doth he meditate day and night.” [Psalm 1:2.] Reviewing his experience, such an one has a decided testimony to bear: “O how I love Thy law, it is my meditation all the day.” “Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in Thy Word.” [Psalm 119:97, 148.]Psalms 1:2-3
Living by Principle
Heart Service
PH048 41.2
Psalm 1:2, 3: His delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.Psalms 1:3
Manuscript Releases, vol. 18 [Nos. 1301-1359]
MR No. 1313—Thoughts About the Pre-Flood World, Christ’s Love for Man, Fruit-Bearing, Peace, and Surrender to God’s Will
18MR 95.4
Trees of Righteousness—Man is a tree planted by the hand of God in His own garden, brought under His own culture. It is His purpose that His people shall be trees of righteousness, bearing much fruit for Him. Of those who cooperate with Him in carrying out this purpose, it is written, “He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper” [Psalm 1:3].Our Father Cares
Trees Planted by Rivers of Water, January 30
OFC 41.1
He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Psalm 1:3.Sons and Daughters of God
Be as Trees Planted by Rivers of Water, December 4
SD 345.1
He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Psalm 1:3.From the Heart
Rooted and Grounded in Christ, January 9
FH 21.2
He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper. Psalm 1:3.With God at Dawn
I Shall Be Like a Tree, June 19
WGD 172.1
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Psalm 1:3.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 5 (1887-1888)
Ms 24, 1887
5LtMs, Ms 24, 1887, par. 69
A young person in whom the Word of God dwells “shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of waters, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season, and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” [Psalm 1:3.] May God help the apprentice to make the most of the capabilities which God has given him. Not only are you placed on trial for your character by those employing you, but as one bought by the blood of Christ, to see what value you are placing upon the talents which God has entrusted to you for improvement. Cultivate the habit of doing your best at whatever you undertake. Do it because you have your own interest at heart, because you desire the approbation of those who employ you, and above all do it because God expects it of you and you desire His approbation.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)
Lt 151, 1899
14LtMs, Lt 151, 1899, par. 14
In my last letters, I have said so much, that I need not say more now. The young men who make the Word of God their guide, their daily food, will have strength of character. Their lives will be refreshing and beautiful, because Christ is the source, the wellspring, from which they draw. Of such the Word of God declares, “He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth its fruit in his season. His leaf also shall not whither, and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” [Psalm 1:3.]Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 15 (1900)
Lt 136, 1900
15LtMs, Lt 136, 1900, par. 8
When the truth is received into the heart, the godly physician is like “a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” [Psalm 1:3.] God says, “Them that honor me, I will honor, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.” [1 Samuel 2:30.] Those who stand as physicians in our sanitariums often make a mistake by putting the means for the end.Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)
Ms 72, 1902
17LtMs, Ms 72, 1902, par. 19
Man is a tree planted by the hand of God in His own garden, brought under His own culture. It is His purpose that His people shall be trees of righteousness, bearing much fruit for Him. Of those who co-operate with Him in carrying out this purpose, it is written, “He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not whither, and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” [Psalm 1:3.]Psalms 1:6
This Day With God
Think on These Things, October 18
TDG 300.1
For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. Psalm 1:6.EGW Writings — Ellen G. White. Ellen G. White Estate · all rights reserved
Psalms 1:1
Sons and Daughters of God
To Stand Firm in Spite of Ridicule and Scorn, July 23
SD 211.1
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.That I May Know Him
Privileges Without Limit, November 9
TMK 319.1
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.Living by Principle
The Power of Influence
PH048 6.2
Psalm 1:1: 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.