NJ Life Coach: Why do good ideas not work out for me?
“… There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. …” (Proverbs 16:25, 27-28, 32)
“An ungodly man digs up evil, And it is on his lips like a burning fire.
A perverse man sows strife, And a whisperer separates the best of friends.
There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.”
(Proverbs 16:25, 27-28, 32)
Discussion:
This passage from Proverbs contains a few points. But, the main point I wanted to highlight is that, so often, we are positively sure that the way we are heading or the way we are thinking about something is the right thing. But, this verse shows us that God wants us to consider what His Word in the Bible says to do. The Bible is God’s roadmap to life, written for us to follow. He says when we follow His Word, He will allow us to be blessed. When we don’t follow His Word, He allows us to be cursed. Not to say that by doing His Word, we are guaranteed to have a life without hardship. In fact, Jesus specifically told us that “… in this life, we will have trials and tribulations…, but to be of good cheer because He has already overcome this world.” But, when we do things or think things that are not aligned with God’s Word, we are sure to end up on the road that leads to death, even though it may seem right to us and feel great along the way. Some examples of what feels great and right, but it’s end is death, are things that satisfy our flesh, which the Bible tells us we are to avoid. There are many examples. Sex before marriage. Lust. Anger. Drinking to excess. Pride. Envy. Etc.