He shall be like a tree (Ps. 1:3). Man is usually likened to changing grass, fading flowers, chaff (v. 4). But a tree is: 1. A Fixed Thing. Roots deep—“planted by rivers.” Trees do not plant themselves. God-planted—“trees of the Lord.” 2. A Growing Thing. “By the rivers of water.” Nutriment; best position. 3. A Living Thing. During winter and summer keeps on developing—“leaf also shall not wither.” God-imparted life. 4. A Beautiful Thing. “Like a tree.” Few objects in nature are so
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