Have you ever done something that you thought was a good idea, but afterwards realized that it was a bad idea? I think we all have done things we found out was not the right way or best way to do something.There is a way that seems right unto a man… but the end thereof can be pretty embarrassing. But, when it comes to the more serious decisions of life, and if we insist on doing things OUR way, it can get real bad or even dangerous — real quick.The actual quote is from Proverbs 14:12 says “There is a way that seems right unto a man, but the end thereof is the way of death.” But as a society, we are convinced that “I” know how to do things right!If fact we have popular song, recorded in 1969 by Frank Sinatra, “I Did It My Way.” It is a powerful, emotional song that starts out talking about the difficulties of life. It goes on to conclude that everything turned out right simply because “I Did It My Way.” It’s an impressive song about facing life’s difficulties— and triumphing over the challengesHowever, Scripture repeatedly warns us, that’s not God’s idea! “There is a way that seems right unto a man, but the end thereof is the way of death.” Proverbs 3:5-8 says: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and DO NOT LEAN ON YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. BE NOT WISE IN YOUR OWN EYES; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.”Story after story in the Bible teach us about what happens when people don’t do things God’s way. In every case things turn out wrong and bad. “I Did It My Way” is not a good idea. It’s not a biblical idea. And it’s definitely NOT, an idea that God approves of.Jesus said that if anyone wants to follow Him, each one must DENY himself (Luke 9:23). We no longer follow our own will to guides us— but God’s will. And Jesus Himself when faced with the cross, prayed “not my will, but yours, be done” (Luke 22:42).The problem for us is that we want to do things OUR way. So doing it MY way, we’re convinced it will be done right. Why ...
