"(Wisdom
demands that) I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of
justice." (Proverbs 8:20 ASV)
My auto-driving school instructor taught me
that while driving on a dark road, one should keep as close to the center
stripe as possible and avoid driving too close to road shoulders. Chances are
that you could run into the ditch or run into obstacles along the roadside, and
in the darkness, we don’t see them until it's too late.
Today's scripture
speaks about the way of righteousness.
It is a narrow road. Many new Bible translations no longer use the word way but
instead speak about the path of
righteousness. And Jesus says that "...
the road is narrow that leads to life".
If I want to be
wise, I will travel in the middle of
the right path. I must keep as far away from the dangers that loom along the
edges, obscure and ambiguous. This means that I cannot compromise with sin in
my life. I must banish all that is intolerant to light, and if I want to avoid
driving off the road, I must keep myself in the center of the path of
righteousness.
Prayer
Jesus, I will walk in Thy light today.
Righteousness’ path is narrow, and I do not always know what is right and
wrong. But I want to walk close to You, You who are in Yourself righteousness.
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