josh whitehead

So many New Year’s resolutions have to do with losing weight. Honestly, that really can be a very valid resolution that is needed to ensure our health over the long haul. But, don’t just lose weight.

There is another huge need in your life: purity. Proverbs 5 is a reminder to avoid the potential relationships that would cause you to fall morally. Two things jumped out at me this morning in the passage.

• Words. Her words “are smoother than oil.” Whether you are male or female, watch your words and the words of others in regard to your purity. Words can put the wrong thoughts into your mind or the minds of others. In the passage, her words were intentionally meant to deceive & capture for immorality. And ladies, don’t get caught up on the “her” in the passage. You can easily replace it with “his” and recognize that there are guys that are attempting to lure you into the same wrong relationship. Guard your heart.

• Steps. Her “steps head straight to Sheol.” Steps imply following. Question: who are you following to closely to that is of the opposite sex? Knowingly or unknowingly, you could be following steps headed straight into a relationship that will cost you your family, job and significant part of your life. Be careful where you walk in relationships with those of the opposite sex.

The health of your relationships is a huge part of your following after Him in 2010. From the earliest point of this year, examine your relationships. Keep your eyes focused on Him, and remember:

For a man’s ways are before the Lord’s eyes, and He considers all his paths. Proverbs 5:21