The material presents the image of a man like a tree planted by rivers of water as the result of deliberate choices to reject the counsel of the ungodly, the path of sinners, and the seat of the scornful in favor of delighting in the law of the LORD. This law encompasses the total way of life that God teaches, including love and service in human relations, the use of time, and the handling of physical possessions. Such delight leads the individual to meditate on these principles day and night, producing the same characteristics seen in the tree of Jeremiah 17: deep roots that draw continuous nourishment, green leaves that do not wither, fruit yielded in season, and prosperity in all endeavors regardless of heat or drought. Access to God's Word, spoken and written instruction, and the work of preparation for the Kingdom of God supplies the living waters that sustain this growth. In this context the material states that individuals must examine their own hearts and minds, using the Word to correct and change their lives so they can be like Him, taking away the stony heart and putting in the soft, fleshy heart of love and the heart of God. This transformation enables full obedience, service to others, and readiness for future responsibilities in the Kingdom.