Choices Matter 谨慎选择
Dexu Xia
There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death. Proverbs 14:12
Pastor Damian’s schedule included hospital visits to two people nearing death who’d chosen two different life paths. In one hospital was a woman beloved by her family. Her selfless public service had endeared her to many. Other believers in Jesus had gathered around her, and worship, prayer, and hope filled the room. In another hospital, the relative of a member of Pastor Damian’s church was also dying. His hardened heart had led to a hard life, and his disheveled family lived in the wake of his poor decisions and misdeeds. The differences in the two atmospheres reflected the contrasts in how each had lived.
Those who fail to consider where they’re headed in life often find themselves stuck in uncomfortable, undesirable, and lonely places. Proverbs 14:12 notes that “there is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.” Young or old, sick or well, wealthy or impoverished—it’s not too late to reexamine our path. Where will it lead? Does it honor God? Does it help or disrupt others? Is it the best path for a believer in Jesus?
Choices do matter. And the God of heaven will help us make the best choices as we turn to Him through His Son, Jesus, who said, “Come to me, . . . and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).
By: Arthur Jackson
What about your path of life needs reexamination or correction? What’s keeping you from asking for God’s help and courage to make corrections?
Dear Jesus, You’re the source of life. Please give me the courage and strength to surrender my life to You and do what honors You.
有一条路人以为正，至终成为死亡之路。—箴言14章12节
戴牧师安排了行程，要去两间医院探访两个临终的病人，而这两人选择的人生道路截然不同。他探访的第一位病人是主内姐妹，她的家人都深爱着她，而且她过去总是无私地参与公益服务，受到许多人的爱戴。许多主内弟兄姐妹围绕在她的床边，整个病房充满了敬拜、祷告与盼望。第二位临终病人是教会会友的亲戚，但他刚硬的心导致他艰辛的一生，先前种种错误的决定和行为使他的家庭分崩离析。这两间病房中截然不同的气氛，可看出他们过去的生活有鲜明的对比。
人若是没有好好思考人生将走向何处，往往会发现自己被困在不安、愁苦与孤独的窘境中。箴言14章12节说：“有一条路人以为正，至终成为死亡之路。”无论你是年轻或是衰老、身体健壮或疾病缠身、生活富裕或穷困潦倒，现在重新检视自己的人生道路，还为时不晚。你知道自己正走向何方吗？这条路是否能尊荣上帝？会扶持人还是会绊倒人？对基督徒来说，这是最佳的选择吗？
我们所做的选择至关重要。当我们藉着上帝的儿子耶稣来到上帝面前，祂会帮助我们做出最佳抉择。正如耶稣说：“到我这里来，我就使你们得安息。”（马太福音11章28节）
作者： 简恩德
你的人生道路在哪方面需要重新检视或修正？
什么会拦阻你向上帝祈求帮助和勇气去改正过错？
亲爱的耶稣，祢是生命的泉源。
求祢赐我勇气和力量，将自己的生命交给祢，做荣耀祢的事。