Wisdom for Life's Journey - Proverbs 16
This wonderful book of Proverbs constantly draws the comparison between good and evil. Proverbs is full of wisdom and warnings to encourage readers to choose the right paths in life. The beauty of God’s Word is that it offers hope for those who have made bad choices and gone down the wrong road. In Proverbs 16:6 we find these wonderful words “In mercy and truth Atonement is provided for iniquity; And by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil.”
It seems that Solomon was writing these inspired Proverbs from God and in the midst of all these warnings, God inserts His offer of mercy to those who have pursued evil ways. Verse 17 says “ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil.” God, in His mercy, makes a way for sinners to escape the wrath of God’s judgment. Spend some time with God today thanking Him for His mercy and forgiveness.