Whose Ways Do You Walk?
2 Kings 8:18 When Jehoram was made king, he chose to walk in the ways of the kings of Israel instead of that of David. Today, we have the choice to walk in the ways of the world or that of God.
3/13/20262 min read
And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done, for the daughter of Ahab was his wife; and he did evil in the sight of the Lord. 2 Kings 8:18 (NKJV)
When Jehoram was made king, he chose to walk in the ways of the Israelite kings who followed pagan gods instead of the one true God. He was influenced by his wife, Athaliah, the daughter of King Ahab, and followed her pagan practices. She introduced Baal worship into Judah and established the temple of Baal in Jerusalem and the promotion of Baal worship, which was a direct challenge to God's covenant with David. God could have destroyed Judah for their transgression but did not because of His promise to David and the promise of the Savior through his line.
Like Judah, we have a choice and can walk in the ways of the world or walk in the ways of God. 1 John 2:15-17 says, "Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever." Walking in the world's ways refers to the challenges and temptations we face in the secular world. As Christians, we are encouraged to live in a way that reflects our faith, avoiding behaviors that contradict our beliefs and values. This includes making choices that honor God, obeying His commandments, and living in a manner worthy of the Lord.
Choose to walk in the ways of God; walk in love, looking to Jesus in all you do. If the world tells you something is ok, fact check it against the word of God. Do not believe that lies that the bible was written for our ancestors and does not apply today. The bible is infallible and what was true two thousand years ago is still true today. God knew what the world was going to be like today and what it will be like in the future when He inspired forty authors over 1500 years to write His good Word. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." Choose to have a heart for God and to walk in His ways.