Proverbs 4 in my ESV Bible is titled “A Father’s Wise Instruction”, and it speaks to following the path of righteousness in verse 18.
“18But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.” – Proverbs 4:18 (ESV)
I should be seeking and following that path from the time I wake to the full day and beyond. The thing is that I have to be looking for the path in the right place. God provides that path and as my Heavenly Father, there is no better place to get the direction.
As a father myself, it is my duty to make sure that my sons are aware of, and seek to follow the righteous path themselves. I have to be sure and instruct them to look to God for the path they are to take, and avoid those that would maybe be there to lead them down the wrong, wicked, path.
“16For they cannot sleep unless they have done wrong; they are robbed of sleep unless they have made someone stumble. 19The way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know over what they stumble.” – Proverbs 4:16 & 19 (ESV)
I, and more certainly God, wants nothing but the best for my sons. In order for them to have that, they have to follow the best path for them, and that path is provided by God and full of light. Those around us, whereas they may be our “friends and family” are not the same friends and family we find in God.
I am grateful for the glory given me by God and the light He shines on the path He has for me. I have only to follow that path to the life that He has for me and I must do all I can to avoid the path of the wicked and the darkness that engulfs that path.
As you walk in the world, are you aware of those that work to take you down the path of the wicked? Will you take a closer look at the path provided by God? Are you willing to work to take the path of the righteous that shines bright?
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