A Good Life by Choice

Have you ever wondered which direction your life is to take? We constantly have choices between good and evil, and sometimes better or best.

The psalmist noted it this way: “Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart” (Psalm 119:34).  

Jesus taught about the narrow gate to life and the broad way to destruction (Matthew 7:13-14). We all know that narrow things require us to slow down and pay more attention.

But narrow or broad, they have one thing in common - - - we must choose.

Our earthly choices count for eternity. One day, God’s books will be opened, and we will be judged by our actions. It’s not enough to give mental assent to God’s guidelines for right living. We must do them.  

Scripture gives us fair warning:

·         I will deal with them according to their conduct (Ezekiel 7:27)

·         We will give an account to Him who is to judge the living and the dead (1 Peter 4:5)

·         Books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life (Revelation 20:11-15; John 3:16-18)

In all of Creation, God’s work was declared “good” (Genesis 1). We, as believers, were given new life in Christ Jesus to also do good works (Ephesians 2:8-10).

We are to use whatever gift God has given us to serve one another, so that in all things Jesus Christ may be glorified (1 Peter 4:10-11). One of the gifts mentioned is speaking.

This past week, we lost a man who boldly proclaimed his faith. The testimony of his life will long be remembered. He not only knew God’s word, but he chose to live it.

Proverbs 10:7 says, “The memory of the righteous is a blessing.” Charlie Kirk knew the dangers in his public forum. When previously asked, “How would you like to be remembered?” He replied, “For courage and faith.”   

Because of his daily choices, he will be remembered exactly that way.  

Let’s remember: 1) Our choices matter, and 2) we have no guarantee of the number of our days.   

Pixabay: Choices; geralt.