I am sure we have all heard the saying, "Things are not always what they seem." Well, it's true! I like the Book of Proverbs. It gives us great insight and wisdom, if we pay attention to what is being said. For instance: Did you know that Proverbs warns us that we can be deceived into believing that we are going down a right path and yet be heading towards death, the opposite of God's will?
"There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death." Proverbs 16:25.
People do not naturally seek God or pursue righteousness. It is only as the Spirit awakens our hearts to the Person of Christ that we are able to desire God's will. If we make decisions apart from the guidance of the Holy Spirit, I think that we will end up like a ship that is trying to sail without a compass. We'll do what makes the most sense, based on our own wisdom, but what looks attractive to us may actually lead us to sin, ultimately destroying what is precious to us as our most profound human thinking is foolishness to God. Only God knows the way that leads to life, and friends, He wants to lead us to walk in it!
We need to be very careful in this world! We cannot assume that every opportunity placed in front of us is from God. The Scriptures say that Satan will disguise himself as an "angel of light" and his invitations will seem to be in our best interest, but they are not. His way only leads down a path of death and destruction. The Word of God, our Bibles, are to be a light to our path, guiding us in the ways of righteousness.
Friends, it is perilous to follow a path that seems right without first consulting the Holy Spirit for guidance. We do this through prayer and fasting, and by reading and meditating on God's Word. We need to take time to seek the Holy Spirit's direction when we face decisions! Only He knows the full ramifications of our choices! The Holy Spirit will assist us to understand truth and to experience abundant life. The best advice I ever heard: Trust Him as He leads you!
May God Richly Bless You Today!! H Trent!
"There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death." Proverbs 16:25.
People do not naturally seek God or pursue righteousness. It is only as the Spirit awakens our hearts to the Person of Christ that we are able to desire God's will. If we make decisions apart from the guidance of the Holy Spirit, I think that we will end up like a ship that is trying to sail without a compass. We'll do what makes the most sense, based on our own wisdom, but what looks attractive to us may actually lead us to sin, ultimately destroying what is precious to us as our most profound human thinking is foolishness to God. Only God knows the way that leads to life, and friends, He wants to lead us to walk in it!
We need to be very careful in this world! We cannot assume that every opportunity placed in front of us is from God. The Scriptures say that Satan will disguise himself as an "angel of light" and his invitations will seem to be in our best interest, but they are not. His way only leads down a path of death and destruction. The Word of God, our Bibles, are to be a light to our path, guiding us in the ways of righteousness.
Friends, it is perilous to follow a path that seems right without first consulting the Holy Spirit for guidance. We do this through prayer and fasting, and by reading and meditating on God's Word. We need to take time to seek the Holy Spirit's direction when we face decisions! Only He knows the full ramifications of our choices! The Holy Spirit will assist us to understand truth and to experience abundant life. The best advice I ever heard: Trust Him as He leads you!
May God Richly Bless You Today!! H Trent!
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