Untitled Sermon (29)

Proverbs 1:20–2:9 NKJV

Wisdom calls aloud outside; She raises her voice in the open squares. She cries out in the chief concourses, At the openings of the gates in the city She speaks her words: “How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? For scorners delight in their scorning, And fools hate knowledge. Turn at my rebuke; Surely I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you. Because I have called and you refused, I have stretched out my hand and no one regarded, Because you disdained all my counsel, And would have none of my rebuke, I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your terror comes, When your terror comes like a storm, And your destruction comes like a whirlwind, When distress and anguish come upon you. “Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; They will seek me diligently, but they will not find me. Because they hated knowledge And did not choose the fear of the Lord, They would have none of my counsel And despised my every rebuke. Therefore they shall eat the fruit of their own way, And be filled to the full with their own fancies. For the turning away of the simple will slay them, And the complacency of fools will destroy them; But whoever listens to me will dwell safely, And will be secure, without fear of evil.” My son, if you receive my words, And treasure my commands within you, So that you incline your ear to wisdom, And apply your heart to understanding; Yes, if you cry out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding, If you seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures; Then you will understand the fear of the Lord, And find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk uprightly; He guards the paths of justice, And preserves the way of His saints. Then you will understand righteousness and justice, Equity and every good path.

Finding peace, direction and faith can be difficult in today’s society. If you are feeling lost or discouraged, it is important to look for guidance from a reliable source.

While prayer is an invaluable tool for finding growth and understanding, Bible verses about paths provide insight into how we should conduct ourselves on our own journeys through life.

The Path of Righteousness

The Bible often talks about the path of righteousness emphasizing the significance of living a morally upright life. This path requires individuals to align their choices with what God wants, maintain a strong relationship with Him, and treat others with love, kindness and respect. In short, righteousness is vital in both the Old and New Testaments and is often seen as a prerequisite for having a deep connection with God.

To stay on this path of righteousness, individuals are called to resist and turn away from sin while developing virtuous characters. Although not an easy journey, pursuing righteousness comes with its rewards such as inner peace, spiritual growth and purposeful living.

It’s important to note that righteousness isn’t just about one’s personal actions but also involves promoting social justice, fairness and mercy in communities. On this journey of righteousness and goodness, we all have to come together to create more loving societies that reflect God’s intentions for humanity.

Walking on the path of righteousness leads to not only a closer relationship with God but also serves as an opportunity for individuals to understand His purpose for their lives better. For anyone looking to deepen their understanding of God or walk closer with Him, pursuing this walk is essential.

Psalm 23:3

“He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”

Proverbs 4:18-19

“The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble.”

Isaiah 35:8

“And a highway will be there; it will be called the Way of Holiness; it will be for those who walk on that Way. The unclean will not journey on it; wicked fools will not go about on it.”

Matthew 7:13–14 ESV

“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.

The Path of Life In the Bible, the path of life is used as a symbol to represent our journey towards spiritual fulfillment and eternal life with God. Following this path means building a personal connection with God, growing in faith, and living according to His teachings. It also includes striving for wisdom, love, and righteousness which act as guiding principles in the pursuit of God’s truth. As we move forward on the path of life, we are encouraged to seek wisdom from Scripture and learn from those who have walked this path before us. Through prayer, meditation, and contemplation we can deepen our understanding of God’s will and develop the ability to make sound decisions when faced with life’s challenges. The road ahead is not always smooth sailing as we often encounter obstacles that test our faith and commitment towards this journey. But it is during these tough times that we grow and mature, relying more fully on God’s guidance. Overcoming these obstacles helps us become more resilient in our faith. In essence, following the path of life leads us towards eternal salvation which culminates in a lasting relationship with God. By persevering through trials while walking with God, individuals can look forward to a heavenly reward that fulfills their divine purpose in life. Psalm 16:11 “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” Psalm 25:4-5 “Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.” Proverbs 12:28 “In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality.” The Path of Wisdom Throughout the Bible, we see how important it is to seek knowledge, understanding, and discernment in our spiritual journey on the path of wisdom. Wisdom is a divine gift that enables people to make wise decisions, handle complex situations and grow spiritually. The pursuit of wisdom involves studying the scriptures, engaging in prayer and meditation, and seeking guidance from trusted spiritual mentors. By doing so, people can deepen their understanding of God’s will and develop insight to make wise choices in their daily lives.

Wisdom does not just include knowing more or praying more though it ultimately means doing becoming doers of the word as James would put it. To know but not to act is the act of insanity but to know and respond to that knowledge is what the Bible calls wisdom today in our passage we see Him saying Wisdom stands at the gate and calls to you. The wisdom of God is calling to you right now to make a choice to follow or to sit on the side lines but make no mistake about it the sidelines are the worlds and they belong to the enemy of Christ to be sidelined to to be on the crooked path Knowledge of God demands a response will i sit and listen nodding off cant wait for it to be over to go grab my lunch and live my life as I please or will you head the calls to wisdom as she cries out to you pleading for not only your mind but your heart your soul. Will you today this very morning say to God I want to be one of the wise on the path of richousnees I want the peace of God I want the comfort of God I want the protection of God I want the blessing of God but I know I cant get there on my own Lord make me as you will to be as you need that Lord it would glorify not me but you . If this is you today come forward right now.Lets do this together