There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. Proverbs 14:12

This verse is the epitome of common sense thinking but few would see it that way. The principle is summed up by Charles Finney:

What, then, is the doctrine of the text?

Plainly this–that we may think we are right and are doing right, when in truth we are utterly wrong. It may seem that we are in the way to heaven, while we are really in the way to hell.

Hence it is of vital consequence to enquire and ascertain what this way is. It is remarkable that the text speaks of one way, there is a way that seemeth right to a man. It does not indeed expressly affirm that there is but one, yet it may be inferred that the writer’s mind rested on one general way in regard to which men deceived themselves to their ruin.

And you will find that men and women go out of their way to avoid the Way, the very same way that they mock and poke fun at. They are closer than they realize but they might as well be a million miles away.

Rejoice Brothers and Sisters, that for reasons unbeknownst to us, he chose us as His sons and daughters.