MY WAY?

MY WAY?

READ:
Proverbs 16:20-25

There is a way that seems right
to a man, but its end is the way
to death.  -Proverbs 16:25

Think about the worst intellectual matchups possible.  For instance, what if we put Albert Einstein in a room with a first-grader to debate the theory of relativity.  Or how about George Washington Carver versus a middle-schooler discussing biochemical engineering?

It's silly to think of putting these pairs together for discussions.  One is the ultimate expert; the other would know little if anything about the topic.

Here's another one:  God versus anyone arguing about His plan for mankind.  Now we're talking mismatch!  Yet we often hear of people trying to explain away God's matchless wisdom and how their way is better than His.

I received a letter from a man in prison who said:  "I came to the point in my life where I finally accepted the fact that God is real and the Creator of everything.  I grew tired of trying to do things my way.  When I started humbling myself and accepting God's Word, I found the answer."

How ridiculous to reject God's plan of salvation because we think we know better!  Only by placing our trust in Christ for the forgiveness of our sins can we be reconciled to God (John 14:6; Romans 3:23; 6:23). Are you still trying to do things your own way, thinking you know best?  (Proverbs 16:25).  Agree with God and go His way. -Dave Branon

There aren't many ways into heaven
The Bible says there's only one;
Confessing Christ Jesus as Savior,
Believing in God's only Son. -Sper
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Jesus is not one of many ways to approach God, nor is
He the best of several ways; He is the only way. -Tozer

INSIGHT
Our speech says a lot about us.  It is through our words that we are deemed wise or foolish.  That is the thrust of verses 20-24.  The wise are "known for understanding" (v.21 NLT)  or discernment (ESV).  They speak careful, judicious, right, and gracious words that are persuasive and pleasant to hear-words that bring encouragement and life (vv.23-24).  The apostle Paul too called for gracioius and wise speech in Ephesians 4:29, "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen" (NIV).

Have a blessed day and week ahead.
God Our Creator's Love Always
Unity & Peace