Avoid the Traps

(Pro 13:14 KJV)  The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

Again we see how David praises knowing the law.  Don’t be confused by the term “fountain of life”.  David is not saying the law saves you.  It is there to give us guidance.  It was given to the newly declared nation of Israel to give guidance to a mass of people emerging from pagan darkness and having no idea about living in an upright and godly life.

The law tells us how to live as God would have us.  It gives a social and spiritual structure to keep us from getting caught up into sin and rebelling against God.  It is part of God’s plan for allowing His people to avoid ultimate death.

So?  Other verses remind you to trust and believe.  This one says, “Watch your step.”  God expects and demands both.  If you have trouble with that then spend more time reading the entire witness of the Bible.