Proverbs 14:12: There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
Insight
This is a verse which should be applied to the cults and “isms.” They sound so reasonable and so nice and so attractive. Recently a friend said to me, “Why is it that this certain cult keeps growing as it does?” I said, “Because it appeals to the old nature of man. It appeals to the flesh. It tells you that if you are a nice sweet fellow and follow certain rules, you are going to make it.” My friend, “there is a way which seems right unto a man,” but notice the end of this proverb: “but the end thereof are the ways of death.” The end is eternal separation from God. How important it is to be in the right way! 1
Application
Jesus describe the way that He has prepared for us in Matthew 7:13–14 “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.” – Based upon the wisdom of this proverb and the words of Jesus, as you evaluate your life right now, how can you personally know if you are actually on the right road? How can you keep from being self-deceived?
Motivation
Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. John 14:6
The highway of pride will take you to the land of darkness and destruction. – TWEET IT
Prayer
Father, thank You for being the absolute way, truth, and life, for now and all eternity.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: Poetry (Proverbs) (electronic ed., Vol. 20, p. 127). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
