Highway of Righteousness

Highway of Righteousness…

Proverbs 16:17 paints a vivid picture: “The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who watches his way preserves his life.” This isn’t a meandering country lane; it’s a highway, even a turnpike, a route designed for speed and decisive action.

The righteous path isn’t a slow, hesitant retreat from sin, but a swift, determined flight. It’s about accelerating towards God’s will, finding the fast track to His peace. When temptation arises, we’re not called to linger or negotiate; we’re called to run.

Think of Joseph, besieged by Potiphar’s wife. When she seized his cloak, demanding he sin, did he pause to debate? No! Genesis 39:12 tells us he fled, leaving his garment behind. He didn’t saunter; he sprinted. In the face of temptation, Joseph chose the highway of the upright, leaving sin in his dust.

Today, let’s not merely sidestep sin. Let’s race away from it. When that questionable situation or indulgence presents itself, don’t entertain it, don’t toy with it, don’t engage in a drawn-out negotiation. Hit the gas and get on that highway.

Leave sin in the rearview mirror, knowing that you’re traveling the fast lane to God’s presence.

Heavenly Father, we thank you for the highway of the upright, the path that leads us away from evil and towards your loving embrace. Grant us the strength and discernment to recognize temptation, and the courage to flee from it swiftly and decisively. Help us to emulate Joseph’s example, to prioritize your will above all else. Empower us to run with perseverance on the highway you have set before us, leaving behind the distractions and snares of sin. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The only way to deal with temptation is to yield to it… and as you yield, you will find that as you yield, you are simultaneously fleeing from it. You can not yield to God and not flee from sin.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼