Psalm 119:9 MSG
How can a young person live a clean life?
By carefully reading the map of your Word.
I’m single-minded in pursuit of you;
don’t let me miss the road signs you’ve posted.
I’ve banked your promises in the vault of my heart 
so I won’t sin myself bankrupt. Be blessed, GOD;
train me in your ways of wise living. I’ll transfer to my lips
all the counsel that comes from your mouth;
I delight far more in what you tell me about living
than in gathering a pile of riches.
I ponder every morsel of wisdom from you, 
I attentively watch how you’ve done it.
I relish everything you’ve told me of life,
I won’t forget a word of it.

 
Maps: present information about the world in a simple, visual way. Provide information so we don’t get lost, understand where we fit in with the world, help us get from one place to another with more accuracy, and serves as a planning/decision-making tool.

God's Word:

• We receive (direction) on how to live and navigate the challenges - highs and lows of life. 
• God uses the symbolism (parables) throughout scripture to help us understand its meaning 
• When we read scripture it helps us plan and make better decisions by seeing more of the BIG picture and the ability to skip over the dangerous routes - sometimes we choose to listen and sometimes we don’t.