Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:21 – As we read through proverbs its clear the writer understands the different paths in life we all can choose to pursue. We can choose the path that craves sin and evil things. On such a path we’ll be accepted and embraced by much of the world. We’ll find all our fleshly cravings temporarily satisfied and it will seem as if we are existing in total freedom from any higher power over our life. It will seem great…until it doesn’t anymore. What scripture is revealing is that life, righteousness, and honor does not come from a life of pursuing the evil things of the world. Instead what is offered to us is the opposite; dishonor and humiliation, unrighteousness and wickedness, and finally death instead of the life we were chasing after. Yet we can also choose the path of living in the right way that God calls us to live and choosing to live in a kind, merciful posture towards others. On that path is where we find our ability to stand holy with the Lord, to find honor in this life, and to have the life we so desperately long for and need. While yes there are many paths we can walk down in this life, see that there is only one path that leads to life. The path of following the Lord. Be wise enough to see beyond the scam of the enemy telling you that other paths will offer you more. What could be “more” than forgiveness of all your sins, Heaven for eternity, and a loving relationship with the all-powerful God who created the universe? I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2929
Question To Ponder: What else might one find in their life if they pursue righteousness and kindness?
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