Which other scriptures emphasize God's guidance for the righteous? Path Made Level – Isaiah 26:7 “The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight course for the upright.” Psalms: Songs of Directed Steps • Psalm 23:3 – “He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.” • Psalm 25:9 – “He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.” • Psalm 32:8 – “I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.” • Psalm 37:23 – “The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way.” • Psalm 119:105 – “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Proverbs: Wisdom for Straight Paths • Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” • Proverbs 4:18 – “The path of the righteous is like the first light of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday.” • Proverbs 16:9 – “A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.” Prophets: Assurances of Divine Leading • Isaiah 30:21 – “And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: ‘This is the way; walk in it.’” • Isaiah 42:16 – “I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths…” • Jeremiah 10:23 – “I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps.” Christ: The Shepherd and the Light • John 8:12 – “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” • John 10:27 – “My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.” Spirit-Led Living • Romans 8:14 – “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.” • James 1:5 – “Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” Walking the Straight Course Taken together, these passages build a consistent picture: God levels the roadway, instructs the humble, orders each step, and personally leads His people by His Word, His Son, and His Spirit. The righteous can move forward with confidence, knowing the same Lord who saved them also charts every mile of the journey. |
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