The book of psalms begins with the psalm of the two ways, Psalm 1 is summed up in a very simple idea: two mindsets, two ways, two rewards. The psalm of the two ways is a song that summarizes ethical knowledge; we choose between good and evil, between righteousness and sin:
"Blessed is the one
who does not walk in step with the wicked
or stand in the way that sinners take
or sit in the company of mockers,
but whose delight is in the law of the Lord,
and who meditates on his law day and night.
That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither-
whatever they do prospers.", Psalm 1:1-3
The book of psalms throughout the entire work takes up the first psalm in one way or another. God blesses those who follow, that is, he rewards with spiritual gifts, those who have constancy in the right path : "Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD", Psalm 119:1
But the blessed life is beyond the law of Moses:
"Who, then, are those who fear the LORD?
He will instruct them in the ways they should choose.
They will spend their days in prosperity,
and their descendants will inherit the land.", Psalm 25:12-13
Devotion, constancy and works of mercy perfect the law of Moses: "Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind", Ecclesiastes 12:13; "For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.", Hosea 6:6.
The fear of the Lord is define as constancy, firmness, devotion, equanimity, stability. The mercy is known as compassion, kindness, gentless, benevolence. The law of Moses only serves to indicate where the sin is: "I would not have known what sin was had it not been for the law.", Romans 7:7. This need for a life of fear of the Lord and mercy, beyond the law, is what later in the Christian faith will give rise to the doctrine of justification.
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