MY WAY

Proverbs 16:20-2520 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he whotrusts in the Lord. 21 The wise in heart are called discerning, andpleasant words promote instruction. 22 Understanding is a fountainof life to those who have it, but folly brings punishment to fools.23 A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promoteinstruction. 24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the souland healing to the bones. 25 There is a way that seems right to aman, but in the end it leads to death.

Think about some of the worst intellectual match-ups of all time.For instance, let's say we put Albert Einstein in a room with AlCapone to debate the theory of relativity. Or how about GeorgeWashington Carver and Boy George discussing biochemical engineering.

It's silly to think of putting these people together to havediscussions. One person is the ultimate expert; the other would knowlittle or nothing about the topic.

Let's think of another one. God and any one of us arguing with Himabout His plan for mankind. Now we're talking mismatch!

Yet listen to people try to explain away God's matchless wisdom--Hisplan--His gospel--everything. Listen to people attempt to explainthat they have a better way to live than what God has given us inHis very own words. Listen to people try to explain how much bettertheir way is than God's way. You don't have to listen very long tohear all of these things.

Then listen to a man who is in prison. In a letter to a Christianministry, he wrote: "I came to the point in my life where I finallyaccepted the fact that God is real . . . the Creator of everything.I grew tired of trying to do things my way. Everything I tried to doand everything the judges sentenced me to--rehabs, programs,prison--never worked! When I started humbling myself and acceptingGod's Word, I allowed myself a whole new way."

How self-destructive it is to live as if we know better than God.How sad that people reject His great plan of salvation and hope forthe future. How misguided that they often neglect His commandmentsand guidelines for this life.

Are you still trying to do things in what could be described as "myway"? Do you see how foolish that pathway is compared with God'sclear road to hope and help? Stop making losing arguments. Agreewith God and go His way. --Dave Branon

DESTINATION POINTS

* What part of God's way bugs me so much that I want to choose adifferent path? Do I truly believe that I know more than God abouthow to live?
* What about trouble and pain? I've trusted God andstill have difficulties in life. Does that mean God's plan doesn'twork for me?
* What can I do to help a friend or family member whojust cannot see the importance of living for God?

LINKS:
God Is Smart. So?
http://www.christianitytoday.com/moi/2003/003/jun/28.28.html/

bottom line: God's plan dwarfs the thoughts of man.

soul journey