Straight paths

A few years ago, I did my morning run at a state park in Tennessee. During the run, I ventured off the main path and took some trails into the woods. The trails were winding, muddy, and laced with tree roots. I had to focus on the path to keep from tripping or twisting my ankle. That’s what happens when we leave the main path—we travel on precarious and dangerous pathways. Scripture provides a better route.