The slow progressive deception of lies

The slow progressive deception of lies 

Psa.1:1-2 "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. (2) But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night." 

Notice the Progression...

1. Walketh (The Counsel / Listening / Influence)

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly 

Walking implies movement and direction. When you walk in the counsel of the ungodly, you (in essence) are passing through, listening to their advice, or letting their way of thinking influence your direction. It is a casual, initial stage where you are moving along with the crowd.

2. Standeth (The Way / Lingering / Adapted)

nor standeth in the way of sinners 

Standing means you have stopped moving. When you stand in the way of sinners, you are no longer just passing through—you now linger. You have taken a position on their path, adopted their lifestyle, and are now comfortable spending your time there.

3. Sitteth (The Seat / Settled / Identify / Agree)

Must I Audibly Confess "Jesus Is Lord" To Be Saved?

What About Romans 10:9-10? Must I Audibly Confess "Jesus Is Lord" To Be Saved?

I have had this question asked to me many times within my circle of influence, indicating that there is a lot of misunderstanding around what the 'confession of Jesus with the mouth' means. The key to understanding this passage is to read it in context and to know who the target audience was that Paul was writing to. This article will clarify the context, but as for the target audience, that is easily cleared up by simple going to the first verse in this tenth chapter of Romans. It reads the following,

Rom.10:1 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.

So, we know that Paul is addressing Jews and that the context will thus be according to their customs and beliefs. 

Shawn provides a much more detailed explanation of this question on his website here, but this excerpt of his article below gives an excellent summary explanation to bring one to a clear understanding of this often misquoted passage.