There are two paths in life, one good and one evil. The Bible always refers to the latter as going astray which would indicate there were only one true path. Now we as Christians know this to be the truth, but when one is on the wrong path, they do not know it. Here is a question proposed by Solomon.
"Do they not err who devise evil and wander from the way of life? But loving-kindness and mercy, loyalty and faithfulness shall be to those who devise good." Proverbs 14:22, Amplified
The test is simple: Those who are wandering from the good path devise evil. You can ask this about friends you have met or even family members. What are they dong on the weekend? Are there plans being made that would violate the commandments of the Lord? Are things going to be done that are not befitting a Christian? Or even for the true sociopath who has completely left the confines of civilization and plans a night of crimes seemingly unforgivable.
But those who have not left the path exude certain qualities. Loving-kindness and mercy and loyalty and faithfulness. These are all characteristics that are found in the man of God. The first two deal mostly with their fellow man. The second two deal mostly with their relationship with the Lord. Now these qualities are not mutually exclusive to these groups, of course. Remember brothers and sisters, those who are devising evil have left the true path. We are the beacon of light that can lead them back to the paths of life. How? Through loving-kindness and mercy and loyalty and faithfulness.
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