Gods Wisdom for Daily Living Devotional Scripture Proverbs 4:14-19(KJV): 14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. 15 Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. 16 For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall. 17 For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. 18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. 19 The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble. Thought for the Day Verses 14-17 - Proverbs often illustrates spiritual truths through contrasting statements. God teaches wisdom by warning us not to go the way of darkness, but to walk in the light. Verse 15 stresses that we must avoid the path of sin; not even going near it. Many find themselves on the wrong path simply because they do not stay away from places that lead them into temptation. We must flee temptation so we will not be ensnared by the devil. Jesus taught His disciples to pray that they would not be led into temptation, but delivered from evil (Luke 11:1-4). This does not infer that God leads us into temptation - He never does. We are led there when we yield to our own lusts. Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death (James 1:13-15). Verses 18-19 - The way of the wicked is darkness; those walking therein stumble and fall. Sin always activates the death principle; producing sickness, fear, poverty, strife, jealousy, and so forth. The way of the wicked is contrasted with the path of the just which is as the shining light. The just can see where they are going. When we walk with Jesus, our path becomes brighter; every day we see more clearly to follow Him better. Prayer Devotional for the Day Dear Father in heaven, I am thankful for the light You have given me. Strengthen me to remain on the right path. I do pray for grace, not only to resist temptation, but to flee from it. Lord, I also pray for those that I know who are struggling right now to get free from addiction or other sins. Deliver them from evil and help them to get back on track with You. Lord, help me not to criticize them, but to be compassionate and lift them in prayer until they are free. I do forgive them for the troubles that some of them have brought to my life. I know that if I did not have Your grace and mercy in my life, I could also be taken captive by the devil. Should I fall, Lord, I would want someone praying for me, so I ask that You be merciful to them, so that I might also obtain mercy when I need it. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen.
Posted on: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 12:43:02 +0000
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