Choices (Proverbs 15:24)

The life of the righteous and wise has a natural inclination toward heaven.

"The path of the wise leads upward to life, that he may avoid the gloom in the depths of Sheol (Hades)." Proverbs 15:24, Amplified

The "wise" in this verse are none other than those who have made the choice to follow Jesus. The reality of Hell is one that they are trying to avoid. Maybe trying is to bleak of a word. In the choice that they have made, they will avoid Hell. The choices that he makes on a day to day basis lead him closer to Heaven. Will he make wrong choices? Yes, we all do. Remember, however, that we are created in the image of God. We are a reflexion of Him. A reflexion shows the image of a reality, though it is not the actual thing. For example, as you look at yourself in the mirror, you can see yourself, it is not real but it shows an image of the real thing, you. We, as humans are that same reflexion, though we are not God, we reflect God. That reflexion is shone through the lives that we live and the choices that we make. "If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set you mind on the things above, not on things of the earth." (Colossians 3:1-2, NKJV) Be careful as to what you place into your mind, for what we expose ourselves to and immerse ourselves in, that we become.