{"id":2497,"date":"2023-12-03T11:32:55","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T17:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/biblicalpath.com\/?p=2497"},"modified":"2023-12-03T11:32:55","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T17:32:55","slug":"the-way-that-seems-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/biblicalpath.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/03\/the-way-that-seems-right\/","title":{"rendered":"The Way that Seems Right"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\u201cThere is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof <\/strong>are<\/strong><\/em> the ways of death.<\/strong>\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proverbs 16:25<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe way of a fool <\/strong>is<\/strong><\/em> right in his own eyes<\/strong>\u201d (Proverbs 12:15). Consider what comes when one behaves as a fool. \u201cThere is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof <\/strong>are<\/strong><\/em> the ways of death<\/strong>\u201d (Proverbs 14:12).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Christians, notice what we should learn about how to live wisely. \u201c1. The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, <\/strong>is<\/strong><\/em> from the LORD. 2. <\/strong>All the ways of a man <\/strong>are<\/strong><\/em> clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits<\/strong>\u201d (Proverbs 16:2). Clean<\/strong> means \u201cclear; pure (morally)<\/em>. People generally think they are right (basically morally good). However, we recognize that it is the Lord who weigheth<\/strong> (means \u201cmeasure out as with a balance<\/em>\u201d) the spirits. S<\/strong>pirits<\/strong> means \u201cthe element of life in the soul\u2014the part of man that enables him to think and reason<\/em>\u201d. The Lord will prepare our heart if we let Him. Having done this, God knows the intents of the heart (see Hebrews 4:12). Also remember what is recorded by Jeremiah. \u201c23. O LORD, I know that the way of man <\/strong>is<\/strong><\/em> not in himself: <\/strong>it is<\/strong><\/em> not in man that walketh to direct his steps. 24. O LORD, correct me, but with judgment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing<\/strong>\u201d (Jeremiah 10:23-24). It is important to recognize that a Christian must check their lives according to what God says in His Word \u2013 not compare that life to other Christian’s lives. Knowing God’s Word helps us understand what God expects. As a Christian reads the Bible, sin is revealed that must be corrected. We are to use God’s Word to understand how to correct our hearts and lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use the following to help you understand only a few wise words by which to live found in Proverbs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following is something very important all Christians should do: \u201cCommit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established<\/strong>\u201d (Proverbs 16:3). When we follow after God and His ways, our thinking will be correct (established<\/strong> means \u201cstable, fixed or set aright\u201d<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember: God made everything for Himself. \u201cThe LORD hath made all <\/strong>things<\/strong><\/em> for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil<\/strong>\u201d (Proverbs 16:4). Accept God\u2019s sovereignty. We are to understand that God is in control. We are to please God, not ourselves. Remember the fool: \u201cThe fool hath said in his heart, <\/strong>There is<\/strong><\/em> no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, <\/strong>there is<\/strong><\/em> none that doeth good<\/strong>\u201d (Psalm 14:1). Then remember the faithful who trust God: \u201cBut without faith <\/strong>it is<\/strong><\/em> impossible to please <\/strong>him:<\/strong><\/em> for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and <\/strong>that<\/strong><\/em> he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him<\/strong>\u201d (Hebrews 11:6). A Christian must get in step with and walk with God!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEvery one <\/strong>that is<\/strong><\/em> proud in heart <\/strong>is<\/strong><\/em> an abomination to the LORD: <\/strong>though<\/strong><\/em> hand <\/strong>join<\/strong><\/em> in hand, he shall not be unpunished<\/strong>\u201d (Proverbs 16:5). Even if all of the world joins you, if you are proud in heart<\/strong> (means: \u201craised up within the center of being\u2014heart, emotions, will<\/em>\u201d), you will be an abomination<\/strong> (means: \u201cmorally disgusting<\/em>\u201d) to the Lord and will not go unpunished. It really does not matter what everybody else is doing; it matters that Christians do what is pleasing to God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBy mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD <\/strong>men<\/strong><\/em> depart from evil<\/strong>\u201d (Proverbs 16:6). When man fears God and departs from evil, God forgives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen a man\u2019s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him<\/strong>\u201d (Proverbs 16:7). What great motivation to want to please the Lord!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBetter <\/strong>is<\/strong><\/em> a little with righteousness than great revenues without right<\/strong>\u201d (Proverbs 16:8). As we have learned, riches of this world are not to be desired over the things of God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA man\u2019s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps<\/strong>\u201d (Proverbs 16:9).The word deviseth<\/strong> means \u201cthe activity of thinking, creating new ideas<\/em>\u201d and directeth<\/strong> means \u201cconfidence that God will direct our paths<\/em>\u201d. It can be quite easy to make grand plans for one’s life. However, Christians are to understand with confidence that God will direct our paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof <\/strong>are<\/strong><\/em> the ways of death<\/strong>\u201d (Proverbs 16:25). Be encouraged to recognize that even when it seems right to us, if it isn\u2019t what God has taught (according to Scripture), the end is death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe that is<\/strong><\/em> slow to anger <\/strong>is<\/strong><\/em> better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city<\/strong>\u201d (Proverbs 16:32). Learning to control one\u2019s anger (one\u2019s spirit) is very important, more important than conquering a great city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are only a few of the great and wise words found within the book of Proverbs. Christians would be wise to read and follow the wisdom Solomon recorded for us to know. Remember that it is a personal choice \u2013 to seek wisdom or to become a fool. We would be wise to not only read, but to memorize the many words of wisdom found in God’s Word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you learned the importance of committing your life to the Lord understanding that it is only then that your thoughts will be established which will allow your path to be right before God?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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