Young Adults' Group

Walking In The Sunshine Of The Path Of The Just

January 23, 2025

Different paths of life

It is wise to be very clear when choosing the path of life that we desire to walk on. Whether we choose the path of the just or the wicked, we will either face rich blessings or adverse consequences. Both paths are distinct, and we must see and understand the difference.

There is a significant contrast between the paths of the just and the wicked. The author of Proverbs sought to highlight this difference by appropriately describing these paths. Understanding these descriptions would help us make better and wiser choices.

The sunshine of the path of the just

“But the path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.” (Proverbs 4:18)

1. Solomon gave an apt picture of what walking in the path of the just is like.
2. It is like the sun shining along the path.
3. It is bright and clear as it is full of sunshine and light.
4. We would be able to see with greater clarity and certainty where we are walking.
5. The more we walk on this path, the brighter it will become.
6. There would come greater wisdom, understanding and discernment to see things better.
7. Let us appreciate this wonderful description of the path of the just.

The darkness of the way of wicked

“The way of the wicked is like darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble.” (Proverbs 4:19)

1. Solomon also gave an appropriate description of the path of the wicked.
2. It is like walking in the path of darkness.
3. When there is darkness, there is no light to see or know where we are going.
4. We would be groping in the dark…filled with uncertainty and doubts.
5. There would be foolishness and ignorance that would cause us to be spiritually blind.
6. There is the real danger that we would end up stumbling and not knowing what happened.
7. Let us be warned concerning the path of the wicked.

The challenge to walk in the path of the just/light

1. The way of wisdom (Proverbs 4:11)

1. It is the way of wisdom that is just and full of light.
2. The challenge is to walk on the right path, keeping instruction and understanding.

2. The Word of God

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105)

1. The Word of God gives light to our path.
2. We would be able to do what is good and right…to see where we are going.

3. The challenge to walk in the light of the Lord

“O house of Jacob, come and let us walk in the light of the Lord.” (Isaiah 2:5)

1. The source of the light is the Lord Himself.
2. He would show us the right path to walk through His light.

Let us be challenged to choose the path of the just rather than the way of the wicked. Let us be clear and certain that we are walking in the path of light rather than the way of darkness.

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