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Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Many times, temptation is a choice between the old and proven good path (God's will for us) and a "new" path provided by Satan. So often, Satan's path is presented to us as a shortcut to happiness, prosperity, and accomplishment. However, this path leads us away from God and the blessings he longs to give us. Instead, this false path leads to death. Notice how Solomon warned us twice about this choice:

There is a way that may seem right, but in the end it leads to death (Proverbs 14:12; 16:25).

Let's not be like the people of God in Jeremiah's day who refused God's way and said, "We will not walk in it." Their foolish choice resulted in their own destruction.

My Prayer...

O dear Father, you are the Almighty God, forgive me for turning from your path and seeking a way that seems right to me, even an easier-seeming way, and appears to lead to happiness more quickly. Through your Holy Spirit, help me see through the facades of Satan's temptations and recognize their bitter end result. I know your way is the way of joy, peace, and rest. Please give me the courage to walk it confidently. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.