FINDING GOOD
READING: PROVERBS 16:1-9
Proverbs 16:2 describes the natural, unredeemed state of people. It bears repeating, “All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes...” That statement is so true! It is impossible to escape the fact that people freely engage in all types of foolish behaviors, many of which are harmful or destructive. It is abundantly clear to others that these behaviors should be stopped, but those who practice them justify their foolishness to themselves. They see no error in their actions. The result of this is predictable – they become entrapped by their misbehaviors and eventually reap consequences. Proverbs 16 provides an alternative as verse 20 presents the following wisdom: “He who heeds the word wisely, will find good, and whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.” May all who have need be delivered from what is pure in their own eyes, and heed His word wisely. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.
RESPONSE
2. How do people become established in unwise behaviors and sin?
