6月18日

標　　題：一條看似正路的路

經　　節：有一條路，人以為正，至終成為死亡之路。（箴言十六章25節）

事情不總是像它們的外表一樣。箴言警告，我們可能自以為走在正途，但實際卻走在敵對神的方向，朝著死亡而行。人們不會主動尋求神或追求公義（羅馬書三：10∼18）。只有聖靈能喚醒我們向基督沉睡的心，使我們願意遵行神旨意。如果我們所作的決定已經遠離聖靈的教導，我們就像一條沒有指南針的船一樣。我們會以自己的智慧判斷，按著自己看起來是最合理的方法行事。然而，看似富有吸引力的事物，實際上卻可能將我們推入罪惡的深淵，最後會毀滅我們最寶貝的東西。人類最深奧的思想在神面前是愚拙的（歌林多前書一：18∼20）。惟有神知道永生的道路，祂要引導我們行在其中（馬太福音七：13∼14）。

不要假設每個機會都是從神而來的。撒但會假扮成「光明的天使」，牠的邀請對你似乎是最有好處（哥林多後書十一：14）。然而，牠的道路只有將人引入死亡（約翰福音八：44）。惟有神的話語如同路上的光，引導你走向正路（詩篇一一九：105）。

沒有先詢問聖靈的指引來行事，是非常危險的（約翰福音十六：13）。當你面對抉擇時，花時間尋求聖靈指引。祂對你各個選擇都一清二楚，祂會幫助你瞭解真理，並經驗豐盛的生命，要相信祂的帶領。

A Way That Seems Right

There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. (Proverbs 16:25)

Things are not always what they seem. Proverbs warns that we can be deceived into believing we are going down the right path and yet be heading toward death, the opposite direction from God's will. People do not naturally seek God or pursue righteousness (Rom. 3:10–18). Only as the Spirit awakens our hearts to the Person of Christ are we able to desire God's will. If we make decisions apart from the guidance of the Spirit of God, we will be like a ship trying to sail without a compass. We will do what makes the most sense, based on our own wisdom. But what looks attractive may actually lead to sin, ultimately destroying what is precious to us, for our most profound human thinking is mere foolishness to God (1 Cor. 1:18–20). Only God knows the way that leads to life, and He wants to lead us to walk in it (Matt. 7:13–14).

Don't assume every opportunity that arises is from God. Satan will disguise himself as an "angel of light," and his invitations will seem to be in your best interest (2 Cor. 11:14). Yet his way leads only to death (John 8:44). The word of God will be like a light to your path, guiding you in the ways of righteousness (Ps. 119:105). It can be perilous to follow a path that seems right without first consulting the Holy Spirit for guidance (John 16:13). Take time to seek the Holy Spirit's direction when you face decisions. He knows the full ramifications of your choices. The Holy Spirit will assist you to understand truth and to experience abundant life. Trust Him as He leads you.