By Linda Tancs

U.S. President Abraham Lincoln once said that “a river always follows the line of least resistance; that is why it is crooked.” That observation brings to mind Jesus’s admonition against pursuing the wide road that leads to destruction, an eschatological reference implying that those who choose consumption, pleasures and distractions find themselves separated from God (Matthew 7:13-14). The wide road is a like a crooked river; it can be a place of temptation, bitterness, revenge, anger, frustration, greed or unforgiveness. There’s no room for the Spirit there. Follow the Spirit, the river of life.

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As part of FOOT FORWARD MINISTRIES (a teaching and speaking ministry), Go Forward in Faith represents faith-based meditations for personal and professional growth. Join the Facebook group @goforwardinfaith.

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Linda Tancs is a writer, photographer and avid blogger on various subjects. She holds a Certificate in Theology and Ministry, with distinction, from Princeton Theological Seminary. This blog is intended to foster contemplation on the role of faith in personal and professional development. Interested readers are invited to join the Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/goforwardinfaith.

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