Years ago before GPS,
my wife and I were traveling in our car to a retreat in North Carolina. She had
been to the retreat center a year before, but I hadn’t been there. On the way she
said, “This road doesn’t seem right.
I don’t remember going this way last year.” I told her, “The road map says we’re
on the right highway.”
Later we came to an
intersection. Cindy said, “It seems like
we need to be turning left.” Again I looked at the map. “The map says we’re
supposed to turn right here.” Trying to keep from laughing, I asked, “Do you
think we should follow the map, or what seems right?” She giggled. We
followed the map’s directions and arrived at our destination, just like it said.
It reminded me of the verse, “There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the
way of death” (Prov. 16:29).
Many people travel through life guided solely by what seems right to
them. They’re only thinking about having fun, doing whatever they want, and never thinking about where
the road is leading them. It won’t end well for them.
God provided the
Bible as our road map to guide us through life. “Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105). It teaches us about relationships,
decision-making, marriage, salvation, and how to live. And it’s always right,
even when our feelings try to pull us in the wrong direction.
So when you need guidance, ask yourself, “What does
the Bible say about this?” God will show you the right way to go. Just follow His directions.
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This week’s BIBLE STUDY: Who
Were the Pharisees?
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