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Scripture Meditation No. 1675 AATHAVAN – 08.09.2025, Monday
"And unto
this people thou shalt say, thus saith the LORD; Behold, I set before you the
way of life, and the way of death."
(Jeremiah 21:8)
God created man with
complete freedom. Every person has the right to make decisions according to the
desires of their own heart. If God had made man like a machine, then we would
all have acted like robots under His control. That would not have brought true
joy to humanity. Joy comes when a person freely makes a decision.
From the very
beginning, God placed choices before mankind. In the Garden of Eden itself, He
revealed to Adam and Eve the way that leads to life and the way that ends in
eternal destruction. God gave His commandment, but He also left the decision
with them—whether to obey or disobey. Sadly, they chose the way of destruction,
following their own desires.
Even today, there are
two ways before us: life and death. God Himself declares, “Behold, I set
before you the way of life, and the way of death.” (Jeremiah 21:8). Not
only has He shown us these ways, but through His commandments and the
testimonies of saints who walked victoriously in the way of life, He has
revealed the path to follow.
Above all, God has
given us the Holy Spirit as our Companion to guide us in the right way: “I
will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide
thee with mine eye.” (Psalm 32:8). Even though life and death are set
before us, if we choose to live close to God, He will counsel us and lead us in
the path of life.
But if we ignore God
and delight in sinful living, we will never find the way of peace. As Paul
wrote: “And the way of peace have they not known: There is no fear of God
before their eyes.” (Romans 3:17–18). Without the fear of God, man cannot
walk in the way of peace.
The way that leads to
death often appears broad, attractive, and appealing. Yet, being deceived by
worldly pleasures, many stumble into it. Hence, we must pray earnestly: “Teach
me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.”
(Psalm 27:11).
Therefore, since the
Lord has set before us two ways, it is essential that we discern them clearly,
walk in the right path, remain devoted in prayer, grow in the knowledge of His
Word, and live in union with Him. If we do so, He will faithfully teach us,
guide us, and counsel us in the way we must walk.

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