The Happy Path

 


God’s “commandments are not grievous”. I John 5:3

In other words, they are not difficult to obey for those who love the Lord.

Christianity is not just dos and don’ts. However, they are in the Bible for our benefit.  God knows that certain boundaries are needed for our well-being. Moral, physical, and spiritual boundaries are given so that we might live full and abundant lives.

The truth is, when we put God first, we are happier.  When we follow the restrictions found in God’s Word, the quality of our life is much better overall.  The Book of Proverbs is filled with wisdom ready to be harvested.  It also is full of dos and don’ts.  For example: don’t envy the wicked (24:1), don’t try to get even with people (24:29), don’t boast of tomorrow (27:1), don’t brag or praise yourself (27:2), do fear the Lord (24:21), do love your enemy (25:21), do discipline your children (29:17).  Proverbs contains a host of other instructions that indicate your wisdom if you follow them and your foolishness if you don’t.

There is no better road map for successful living than the Word of God.  We make the choices! We make the decision to abide in the principles of the Bible or not.  I challenge you to give the Almighty a little credit for knowing more than you do about what makes for a fulfilling, happy and successful life.

Put it to the test. When God says “don’t”, then don’t. Don’t do what God forbids you to do.  I’m sure you’ll find there is a “payoff”, a reward for doing things God’s way.


The Pastor’s Pocket

Pastor Bruce Freeman

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