Today’s wisdom is from Proverbs 16:25.
“There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.”
Let me read that again, “THERE IS a way that seems right to a man, BUT its end is the way of death.”
Sometimes that person who is so stubborn and frustrating to you, is not being stubborn. He thinks he is right. That is true about me too. One wise writer said, “Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”
What seems right to us may not align with God’s wisdom. This principle is vividly illustrated in the Bible when Peter rebukes Jesus. In Matthew 16, Jesus explained that He must be killed, but on the third day, He will be raised to life. Peter took Jesus aside and rebuked Him, saying, “Never, Lord! This shall never happen to you!” Peter’s reaction seemed right to him, driven by his love for Jesus and his desire to protect Him from harm.
However, Jesus responded sternly, “Get behind me, Satan!” Peter’s way SEEMED right, BUT it was not God’s plan.
This example reminds us of the importance of seeking God’s wisdom in our decisions. Our human perspective is often limited and flawed.
What seems right to us might be wrong.
Sometimes the HARD thing and the RIGHT thing, are the SAME thing.
I’m Lonnie Davis
And these are thoughts worth thinking.