There are two different paths for us to follow in our lives. The path of the just and the path of the unjust. Though at times both seem to be moving in a forward motion, only one is the correct path. Yes, both paths do have directionality, but the destination of either one is vastly different than the other.
"But the path of the uncompromisingly just and righteous is like the light of dawn, that shines more and more - brighter and clearer - until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect (to-be-prepared) day." Proverbs 4:18, Amplified
Every morning as I sit and do my devotions, I am blessed with watching the sunrises in the morning. During prayer, I usually walk outside to smell the crispness and freshness of the morning breeze and as I write the Lord blesses me with beautiful sunrises.
It is interesting that Solomon likens the path of the righteous to this splendid event. The light of dawn brings about newness in the day. And as the morning grows older the light gets stronger and brighter. But realize that the path of the righteous is not like the sunrises or the lights of the dawns. There is no plurality, it is a continuous event constantly unfolding. The directionality of the righteous is toward the light. There is clarity on the path of the righteous. This light will continue to get stronger and stronger until that day, the day of the perfection of the saints. The Lord allows for no shadows on the path of the righteous, only clarity of direction.
"The way of the wicked is as deep darkness; they do not know at what they stumble." Proverbs 4:19, Amplified
The wicked on the other hand have no light to guide them. It is a deep darkness. It seems as though not even light from the heavenly bodies illuminates their path. The wicked cannot afford any light that may expose the true nature of themselves. The word for darkness in this passage can be defined as "duskiness" in the original language. Dusk is the opposite of dawn. However, from the language of the verse we seem to find ourselves way past dusk, even in concealment. The wicked immerse themselves in a purposeful blindness not knowing what makes them stumble. Is it a not knowing or a not caring? Anything and everything can potentially cause someone to stumble. On the path of the righteous one can see those road hazards and take precautionary measures to avoid stumbling, but the path of the wicked there can be no time for preparation because one cannot know what lies before him. Only the days present sins are his priority.
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