“The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.” Proverbs 16:17
Solomon speaks to us today about a lifestyle that should be sought by those who are striving to live upright lives. He says the road that should be well worn in our lives is the road that departs from evil. The teaching here is part of the gospel message that we find in the New Testament; the lifestyle of repentance. Those who would seek wisdom must strive to make a daily habit of turning from sin. This is not a one-time event, but a lifelong fight. There is a 100% chance that you will be tempted to enter in to evil today. When you find yourself in that moment, may the Lord bless this simple word from Solomon to saturate your mind: Depart! Those who take this pursuit seriously, will guard their souls against the crippling effects of sin.