Just because something is right in our eyes doesn’t mean that it is, in fact, right.
Many people believe they are capable of making good decisions without God’s help, and believe that all of their behaviors are appropriate.
All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes… (Proverbs 16:2 ESV)
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes… (Proverbs 21:2 ESV)
However, in reality, what they believe or how they act is contrary to the will of God.
“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord.
“And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.
For just as the heavens are higher than the earth,
so my ways are higher than your ways
and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:8-9 NLT)
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness to God. 1 Corinthians 3:19 (NLT)
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. (Proverbs 16:25 ESV)
Doing whatever seems right in our own eyes is often doing evil in the sight of the Lord.
Instead of doing what you think is right, discover God’s will for your life.
We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer.
People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives.
Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. (Proverbs 16:1-3 NLT)
You can find God’s will for your life.
Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him. (Psalm 105:4 NLT)
If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. (Jeremiah 29:13 NLT)
Let God guide you along life’s pathway.
The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.
I will advise you and watch over you. (Psalm 32:8 NLT)
“Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Matthew 7:24 (NLT)
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