Our verse: Prov 16:25 There is a path before each person that seems right,
but it ends in death.

Text:
Our Mountain friend Ted recounts his story with a lesson:

“Alto! Alto!” the officer shouted, pointing at the sign indicating a one way street. I had not noticed the sign, but had seen my final destination from a side street before making the wrong way turn. ”De sentido único”, he said standing by my vehicle. One way only!
Newly married, and on our honeymoon, I was mortified. I tried to explain I only had a short way to go, and there wasn't any traffic. I also told him that I wasn't aware it was one way until he stopped me. As he stood in front of my vehicle motioning me to turn around, it was clear I wouldn't reach my destination going “my” way. Happy to avoid any other consequence (like a fine), I immediately complied.

All of us are sincerely mistaken at times. We really think our way is the best way. It goes against our pride to admit that we are going the wrong way. If you continue in the wrong direction, you end up farther and farther from your destination. And, you may face penalties. Thankfully, the policeman helped him go the right way. God sometimes takes that policeman's role with us. He says “Stop, not this way, a different way.

This is why Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life..” Following His way is the true direction. Life is a whole lot better when we follow his instructions.

Our discussions here on The Mountain are designed to help you understand God's instructions. The fact is his instructions are not bad, they really are good. So, if you're hearing Alto, Alto! pay attention, stop. You will be much happier when you do. Many of our Mountain friends listened to God and life is good. Join us on trek to the Mountain of the Lord!