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OUR DAILY BREAD                             Sunday, August 7, 1994
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READ:  Jeremiah 6:10-16


                        WHERE THE GOOD WAY IS

                  Ask for the old paths, where the
                  good way is, and walk in it; then
                  you will find rest for your souls.

                             Jeremiah 6:16

We who believe that God has absolute moral standards are viewed by some
segments of society as intolerant simpletons.  We are cautioned not to 
express our disapproval over certain immoral behavior.

Television commentator Andy Rooney once announced his revulsion at the 
perverse sexual conduct increasingly evident in our culture.  But 
pressure from special interest groups that promote immoral lifestyles 
coerced him to apologize.

Our circumstances are amazingly similar to those Jeremiah confronted 
2,600 years ago.  The people had no shame.  No perversion made them 
blush.  Even the religious leaders were part of this deplorable 
situation!

Jeremiah, however, proclaimed God's anger and warned of imminent divine
judgment.  The prophet pleaded for a return to the "old paths, where the 
good way is" (v. 16), the paths of renunciation of sin and obedience to 
God.

Jesus showed us the good way when He invited all who "labor and are 
heavy laden" to come to Him (Matt. 11:28).  And He gave us the assurance 
that His "yoke is easy" and His "burden is light" (v. 30).

Lord, thank You for showing us the way that brings real happiness.  Help 
us to walk in the good way.

       - HVL

  Onward and upward your course plan today,
  Seeking new heights as you walk Jesus' way;
  Heed not past failures, but strive for the prize
  Aiming for goals fit for His holy eyes.

      Brandt

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
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You can't go crooked as long as you stay on the straight and narrow way.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:  Jeremiah 6-8

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