Thursday, December 30, 2021

Good Men

“Walk in the way of good men” (Proverbs 2:20).

“A lover of good men” (Titus 1:8).

The man of the world escapes evil by knowing its crookedness, the believer escapes it by knowing good, not evil. The Apostle Paul said to the Christians at Rome, “I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil” (Romans 16:19). This is always the way of protection from wickedness.

An older brother once exhorted us as young people,

“What characterizes the evil man is pride, leaving the path of uprightness to walk in darkness. Such rejoice to do evil. The fear of the Lord is the full lesson of life. If we walk in the ways of good men, and follow their example, we will be preserved by the power of righteousness with blessing to follow. To learn and to follow wisdom’s teaching leads to favor with God and man”

Here is instruction to Timothy concerning this subject: “Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart” (2 Timothy 2:22). Do you keep company with those who desire to please the Lord and walk according to His truth? It will be a real blessing and safeguard from evil!