In Paths of Righteousness

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.”  II Tim. 3:16 NKJV

Paths are a common word in Scripture.  The path is often spoken of in a spirituals sense.  In Psalm 119:105 the psalmist says that God’s word is light unto our path.   In Proverbs 3:6 Solomon tells us that if we acknowledge the Lord He will direct our paths.  Consistently we see that the right path taken is the path that is directed by God.  Conversely we see in Psalm 1 that there is another path, the path of sinners.  David says blessed is the man who does not walk in the path of sinners.  There are two distinct paths in life and our Shepherd leads us in the right one.

How He leads is seen clearly in the Bible.  Psalm 119 uses 169 of its 172 verses to extol the virtue of the Scriptures as a guide for life.  Psalm 1 says that the man is blessed who delights in God’s law or word.  As Paul wrapped up his final instructions to Timothy as to how to teach and live, Paul told him that the standard for both doctrine and a life of righteousness is found in God’s word. 

Precious Shepherd, Open my eyes that I may see the right path in Your word.  Amen.

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