“…he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake”.(Psalms 23 vs 3). That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional Today. It is instructive to note that in Today’s Focal Scripture, David made mention of the Paths of Righteousness. Put differently, he was just saying that Righteousness has paths. Not all paths lead to righteousness. One mistake we often make is that we seek to live righteously, yet we end up walking in paths that will pre-dispose us to unrighteousness. Sometimes, the main reason why we live in unrighteousness is because we maintain ungodly relationships that pre-dispose us to sin, we engage in discussions that eventually prepare the ground for sin, we feast our eyes and ears on things that inspire unrighteousness within us, and we dwell on thoughts that eventually give birth to sin. Friends, hear God’s Word today: Righteousness has paths. If you truly wish to please God, walk in the paths that are consistent with the principles of God’s Word. If there are paths that help you please God, walk in them. Maintain relationships that reinforce your choice to live righteously; engage in discussions that add value to your inner man. Let your thoughts be centred on positive issues that won’t defile you. It is profusely hypocritical to lay claims to God’s righteousness, yet walking in the paths of unrighteousness. Psalms 1 vs 1 summarises it beautifully, it says, “Blessed (happy, fortunate, prosperous, enviable) is the man who walks and lives not in the counsel of the ungodly(following their advice, their plans and purposes),nor stands(submissive and inactive) in the paths where sinners walk, nor sits down(to relax and rest) where the scornful(and the mockers) gather”. (Amplified Translation). Please note again: RIGHTEOUSNESS HAS A PATH; NOT ALL PATHS LEAD TO RIGHTEOUSNESS! Pray with me, “Lord, help me to discern and walk in the paths of righteousness in Jesus name”. Have a Blessed Day!
Posted on: Wed, 14 Aug 2013 03:43:46 +0000
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