Two Paths

Two Paths

Q: What is the godly person compared to in Psalm 1?

• a. a deer longing for water
• b. a fruit-bearing tree
• c. freshly fallen snow

There is a well-known poem written by Robert Frost called “The Road Not Taken.” In it, the traveler sees two roads and wants to travel them both. But of course he can’t. He must choose only one. At the end he says, “I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.”

There are two paths in life, the path of obedience to God and the path away from God. Psalm 1:1 says, “Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.”

You may have friends who try to get you to go against what God wants you to do. They may make fun of you or tell you you’re too serious about life when you try to make right choices. You may be less popular with some kids because you don’t go with the flow, but instead choose to stand out as someone who follows God’s way.

Even though trying to obey God may make you less popular or less cool in some groups, you may find other friends who are serious about following God. And obeying God will give you inner joy and peace.

How can you know what God wants you to do? Stay in God’s Word. Read it. Think about it. Live it. There are two paths—the one toward God and the one leading away from God. The one toward God is the only right choice.

For You

Do your closest friends encourage you to walk with God or go the wrong direction? Your real friends should build you up in your faith, not hinder you. And you can do the same for them.

Answer: b

They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.   Psalm 1:3

(The Whole Story: Psalm 1)