Proverbs 12 Wisdom speaks

Solomon speaks with wise counsel: “In the path of righteousness there is life, but another path leads to death.”  The contrast is clear. If you want blessings untold, then you must be righteous and that means you must give yourself to God 100%. As I watch this world spin out of control, I see the truth of this verse. Over and over we read about the end of those who choose the opposite of what God intended. Our news is filled with the events of those who reject the simple ways of righteousness. Truly the verse in 2 Cor is so very true: the god of this world has blinded the mind and because of that they cannot see the truth of who Messiah is nor do they desire Him. In reading the book of Acts we see this in living color when Paul stands before Felix and he turns wisdom away thinking money is the answer to releasing Paul. We see it today as our young people and even some middle age people follow the ways of the enemy to their destruction. They are too busy, they are searching for peace only to find war. 

The longer I read this book, the more I am convinced that the troubles of men are because they are seeking peace through any means but God. How foolish! Today slow down and read these chapters with that thought in mind. Are you spinning your wheels to gain what you cannot keep was the theme Jim Elliott wrote and he believed it 100%. How about you?