In message 5604, God taught us about the path of wisdom, and we learned that we were made to walk in right paths. As we move forward on this important subject, we will see that our steps will not get in the way. To do this, we have to proceed as the Lord has planned. The reason why many people face various problems is because they refuse to follow the divine plan. These people do as they please!

           It is good for man to examine God's commandments; in this way, he will learn to obtain wisdom. By knowing the precepts of the Most High, the eyes of heart will guide you to the right paths. Understand: many lose the light of the Lord because they don't pay attention to His guidance. Jesus said: You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life, and these are they which testify of Me (John 5:39). Do that and live!

          Your heavenly Father doesn't want to see you in the company of the ungodly, stumbling over obstacles placed by the devil. So examine the Word, and you'll find yourself walking in peace in this world of evil. Don't allow the seed sown by God in your life to get stuck among the thorns - the allure of riches, the cares of life and the ambition for other things (Mark 4.19). Why would one destroy oneself in error?

           Anyone who tries to follow the path of wisdom, which will prevent them from stumbling, will be successful. By examining the Scriptures, he will find the teaching of the Almighty, given to those who care not to sin. According to the Word, the path of God's servant will be perfectly normal if he remains firm in what will be revealed to him. Happy are those who believe in the Lord and obey Him!

           Jesus always credited the Father with the success of His deeds, because He carried out the work correctly, paying attention to the details given to Him. We must act like the Savior in fulfilling our calling and attribute the success to the Father, who instructed Jesus and continues to empower His servants to do His will. Christ promised that we will reach His stature: A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is perfectly trained will be like his teacher (Luke 6.40).

           Why hinder our feet if we know the need to follow the direction the Lord has set out as a model for us? Jesus followed it and achieved the results that we must also achieve. The Bible says: Uphold my steps in Your paths, that my footsteps my not slip (Psalm 17:5). By doing this, we will never stumble!

           Never abandon the right paths, those approved in the Scriptures, or fail to give God praise for what He does on your behalf. Make decisions revealed in the Bible, bearing good witness. If necessary, run to say yes to the Lord's commands. It's better to hurry than to do nothing!

           In Christ, with love,

           R. R. Soares