Tuesday: The Consequences of Ignoring God

Proverbs 14:12-16 “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief. The backslider in heart will be filled with the fruit of his ways, and a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways. The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps. One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.”

Sometimes, our human nature can lead us down paths that seem logical from a worldly standpoint but ultimately lead us astray  from God’s way. Proverbs 14:12 warns us of the danger in trusting our understanding above God’s wisdom. Ahaziah’s story demonstrates the peril of following a path that seems right but leads to destruction.

When we ignore God and His decrees, we position ourselves for unfortunate consequences. Ahaziah sought guidance from Baal-zebub, ignoring God’s sovereignty. This choice led to his downfall because he opted for solutions outside of God's counsel, causing a spiritual and physical demise.

A rich and fulfilling life is found by submitting to God's wisdom and accepting His direction. While we may be tempted to veer off course, let His Spirit lead us back. The warning in Proverbs serves as a reminder to trust God above our instincts, ensuring that our own perceived "right" path does not end in sorrow or regret.

Action Step: Reflect on areas of your life where you may be following your understanding rather than God's. Seek forgiveness and begin to align these areas with His Word.

Prayer:Lord, forgive me for the times I have walked my own way, ignoring Your wisdom. Teach me to trust in Your guidance and surrender my understanding to Your divine direction. Help me to lean on You always. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Song: Lauren Daigle - Trust In You (Lyric Video)