Old Paths
Growing up in the country, we relied on paths. The path between my house and Aunt Sue’s was well-traveled, the farm animals kept paths between where they grazed and watered, and [of course] there was always a worn indoor path between the television and refrigerator. Interestingly, I don’t recall with fondness the path between the washing machine and the clothes line!
There are many claims to truth today. We’re surrounded by countless religions and doctrines, one might wonder if truth really exists and [if so] where can it be found? Who can we trust, and is there an ultimate authority on truth? In Bible times, the Jewish people surely pondered similar questions. God spoke through the Prophet Jeremiah, “Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.” (Jeremiah 6:16) I have a new book about Christianity, religions, and cults, and I’m amazed at the available options for truth! Having grown up in God’s Word, most of them seem silly [to me] but I know much Satan loves to take a little bit of truth then twist it into an otherwise believable notion. How do we know real truth? I read just this week if we are seriously searching to find God’s truth, then we must go back beyond the “point of contamination.” We must go to the Source of all Truth – God’s Truth, unfiltered through the foolish mind of man. Psalm 119:152 assures us, “Long ago I learned from Your statutes that You established them to last forever.” The good way, the old path is the first and original way, given to us by God Himself -- the exhaled - perfect - powerful breath of God. Pastor Tony taught me to cautious consider men’s words, “I think,” and hold fast to God’s words, “thus saith the LORD.” Paths become paths when they are well-traveled, proven to deliver us effectively to God’s place. We will never recognize a lie unless we know The Truth. Why not lay aside other reading this weekend to rediscover God’s Truth, solidifying the good way, the old paths, then obediently walk in them!
There are many claims to truth today. We’re surrounded by countless religions and doctrines, one might wonder if truth really exists and [if so] where can it be found? Who can we trust, and is there an ultimate authority on truth? In Bible times, the Jewish people surely pondered similar questions. God spoke through the Prophet Jeremiah, “Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.” (Jeremiah 6:16) I have a new book about Christianity, religions, and cults, and I’m amazed at the available options for truth! Having grown up in God’s Word, most of them seem silly [to me] but I know much Satan loves to take a little bit of truth then twist it into an otherwise believable notion. How do we know real truth? I read just this week if we are seriously searching to find God’s truth, then we must go back beyond the “point of contamination.” We must go to the Source of all Truth – God’s Truth, unfiltered through the foolish mind of man. Psalm 119:152 assures us, “Long ago I learned from Your statutes that You established them to last forever.” The good way, the old path is the first and original way, given to us by God Himself -- the exhaled - perfect - powerful breath of God. Pastor Tony taught me to cautious consider men’s words, “I think,” and hold fast to God’s words, “thus saith the LORD.” Paths become paths when they are well-traveled, proven to deliver us effectively to God’s place. We will never recognize a lie unless we know The Truth. Why not lay aside other reading this weekend to rediscover God’s Truth, solidifying the good way, the old paths, then obediently walk in them!
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