THE WORD OF GOD, IS LIKE A TREASURE MAP
“…God’s Word warns us of danger and directs us to hidden treasure. Otherwise how will we find our way? Or know when we play the fool?...”
(Psalm 19:11-14)
1. HEED WARNING SIGNS, AND INSTRUCTIONS
“He is on the path of life who heeds instruction, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.” (Proverbs 10:17 NASB)
DON’T TAKE SHORTCUTS.
2. RESPECT SPIRITUAL GUARDRAILS
“Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.”
(Proverbs 4:27 NIV)
GUIDERAILS
“He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.” (Proverbs 13:20 NASB)
3. MAINTAIN FOCUS, AND IGNORE DISTRACTIONS
“The woman of folly is boisterous…Calling to those who pass by, who are making their path straight. ‘Whoever is naïve, let him turn in here,’ and to him who lacks understanding she says…”
(Proverbs 9:13 &15-16 NASB)
4. BE LED BY THE SPIRIT, OR BE CORRECTED BY THE STORM
“Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.”
(Psalm 119:67 NIV)
“I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word.”
(Psalm 119:67 NLT)
5. THE BIBLICAL TRACK, HELPS TO BUMP YOU BACK ON THE PATH.
“Establish my footsteps in Your word…””
(Psalm 119:133 NASB)
Victory Group Questions:
1. What has God promised you, and how will you get there?
2. Are you on the right path, or wrong path? How do you know?
3. What safeguards does God provide to keep you on the right path?
4. Were there times when you deviated from the path of life (please
describe), and how did you get back on the right path?
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