The Wisdom to Choose the Right Path

Pastor Akin used Yogi Berra's famous saying "when you come to a fork in the road, take it" to introduce the reality that life constantly presents us with important decisions. He explained that Psalm 1 shows us two men, two different roads, and two different destinations, emphasizing that wise people choose paths that please God rather than themselves or others. The sermon outlined three ways to choose God-pleasing paths: being counseled by godly wisdom, being consumed by God's word, and recognizing that some decisions are black and white moral issues clearly addressed in Scripture. Pastor Akin stressed that adults face peer pressure just like children and that our relationships significantly impact our decision-making, warning against dating non-Christians or allowing children to do so.

In this message:

The wise person chooses a path that pleases God rather than pleasing themselves or others.Bad company corrupts good morals, and adults face peer pressure just like children do.Christians should only date other Christians, and missionary dating is not recommended.Some life decisions are black and white moral issues that the Bible clearly addresses.You need godly friends who will disagree with you and tell you when you're wrong.