The Path of Life

Prov 15:24 NIrV) The path of life for a wise person leads upward in order to turn him away from hell below.

This morning we continue our current series, I would venture to say that Solomon is known for his ability to share wisdom in such a way that is very practical. His counsel is so practical that many unbelievers read the book of Proverbs. They simply see it as sage advice coming from an exceptionally gifted man. But make no mistake, Solomon was not just gifted, He was anointed by God and he knew it. Solomon knew that the source of his wisdom was supernatural and several times, in Proverbs, he refers to the eternal implications of our decisions.

In this verse Solomon drives home one of the main purposes of applying God's wisdom - to follow the path that God intends for us to walk down, and to arrive at His desired destination for our lives. Solomon only mentions one path, but the second is inferred. The path of the wise winds upward towards eternal life, while the path of the wicked leads downward to death, destruction, and damnation.

There are only two roads and two destinies of the human race: one leading to heaven and the other leading to hell. Jesus Himself made this clear, saying:

"You can enter God's Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it" (Mat 7:13,14).

Yes, there are two roads. One leads us and the other leads down. One enables you to enjoy things from above and the other resigns you to the things from below. One leads to eternal life and the other leads to eternal death. One is the way of light, the other the way of darkness.

If you are reading to Today's Word, then chances are that you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and you are on the way of the righteous. But if you have not, then today is a fine day to get on the right road. Believe me, I have been on the other road and this one is MUCH better.

Repent of your sin, accept Jesus as your Lord, and start your new life IN HIM! If you already IN CHRIST, then stay on the road that leads up and don't dibble and dabble with sin. Solomon tells us that God's paths leads us AWAY FROM the other path. Stay away from unrighteous, get into the Word, learn to submit to the leading of the Holy Spirit, surround yourself with people of 'like precious faith,' and allow God's light to shine through you so that the lost could come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Over the next few verses Solomon will lay out several characteristics of the Godly. We will take a close look at each as we go verse-by-verse. The Godly are wise (v.24), humble (v.33), pure (v.26), honest (v.27), cautious (v.28), prayerful (v.29), joyful (v.30), teachable (verses 31&32), and reverent to God (v.33).

So what does this mean to you? It means that if you live God's way. Walking down God's desired path will do two things:


1. You will arrive at His desired destination for your life. This should be the goal of every believers.


2. You will shine as light in the midst of darkness. How can the world see the difference in you if you are no different? If you live God's way you will be different, people will see that difference, and they will be drawn to it. This is how the Father reaches the lost!

Father, I thank You for reiterating to me the importance of getting on and staying on the path of life. I declare, by faith, that I walk on Your path every day of my life. I walk upwards and not downward. I develop in Godliness, not unrighteousness. I become the light and the love You desire for me to be. Your light shines through me and it pierces through darkness. Use me Father, today, to make a difference in someone else's life. Your hope, IN ME, is so strong, that others see it and are drawn by it. Once they are, You are able to reach them through me and You are able to help them get on the right road! In Jesus' name. Amen