| Avoid It |
| “Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away” (Proverbs 4:14-15). |
| Today, I went for a hike with a friend of mine in the mountains of South Carolina. Sometimes the mountain trail was very narrow and steep, and we were very careful to stay as far away from the edge as possible. We didn’t try to see how close we could come to the precipice or toy with the dangers of falling to the rocks below. |
| It reminded me of the verses quoted from Proverbs, and how we are to avoid sin and situations in our life that will lead us into wicked ways and things that dishonor and spoil our testimony as a Christian. Sometimes, we think we know how far to go or how close we can come without going further, but Solomon further warns us, “He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered” (Proverbs 28:26). So, in walking the path of faith today, through the ups and downs of life as a believer, be careful to stay as far away as possible from the precipice of sin. The Devil can’t rob you of your salvation, but he can sure spoil your joy and testimony. |
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