Symposium 28 - 2021 - for corr - Tseng

PAUL TSENG

Meditate on Psalms
Psalm 1
Blessed is the man that wallketh 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.

This psalm is supposed to be our daily practice and the principle of dealing with all circumstances. I make it a practice to first read the Scripture when I wake up in the morning. The Scripture helps me to be re-regulated in my mind, keeping me alert and somber-minded. And the Scripture delights my heart and teaches my mind how to act in whatever situation I am put in. All things work together to do good to those who love God.

Furthermore, reflection on the words of God can help me to keep myself in love and wisdom. For example, be clean in everything to women, and seek others’ benefits. I like to reflect on these two principles in dealing with affairs of acquaintances, friends, and neighbors.

Paul Tseng, PhD, is Adjunct Assistant Professor at Taipei University of Technology, Tapei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, and Open University.

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