Walk in the Way of Life!

Proverbs 14

Good morning! This is Pastor Jerry Ingalls from New Castle First Baptist Church and today is Friday, October 20.

Have you ever taken a wrong turn? There are certain times when this can be a costly decision, while at other times you simply recalculate your route at little cost of time or energy. When I am out on a hike in the backcountry, every trail intersection is an important decision. While some decisions are easier to make, as the trail is clearly marked, there are other times when it is a difficult decision to discern. I have made wrong decisions on the trail that have been costly in terms of time and energy. To avoid having to learn this lesson, again, I hike with a trail map and a compass, so if the trail is not well marked, I can find my location on the map and see which way the trail goes, so I can discern the right way to walk. The same is true in life; we need a map and direction finder so we can make wise decisions along the way. In Proverbs 14:12, 14-16, Solomon illustrated the choices we must make in life:

There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. … The backslider in heart will have his fill of his own ways, but a good man will be satisfied with his. The naive believes everything, but the sensible man considers his steps. A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is arrogant and careless.

You have a decision to make today: to walk in the way of God’s wisdom or to take a different trail. Every step you take, and every move you make, is a decision point – to either keep your eyes on Jesus, heeding the Bible’s instructions, or to follow a different path of your own choosing.

God bless you!

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