The Psalms are the word of Christ

[ABrotherinFaith]

Originally Posted by ZNPaaneah

So then, if I understand correctly, the only way Psalm 1 can fit with the rest of the Bible is if it is specifically referring to Christ.
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"The way of the righteous" would have to refer to Jesus who said "I am the way". This would have to refer to the way of the cross.

I don't think it's the only way it can fit in the Bible. It fits in the Bible because it's the Word of God, and I'm not adding the caveat that it is although it's written from a man's fallen perspective or something like that.
It fits because it should, in some way, bring us to Christ, just as our study of the law should.

The Bible shows one man who did the things mentioned in the verses you quoted--Jesus Christ. Before Christ came, righteousness came through faith in God (Abraham). Before Christ came the way of the cross wasn't there to offer man anything. Now, after Christ's death, His way (obedience to the Father) is our way through believing in Him and that is our righteousness.

I just can't understand how anyone can read Psalms and say some of it is worth less, is there to teach us how NOT to be/act. Same people who dismiss James I guess.