Make your paths straight

Hebrews 12:13
12:13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but be healed.
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Part of that verse is quoted from

Prov 4:26
4:26 Make the path for your feet level,
so that all your ways may be established.
4:27 Do not turn to the right or to the left;
turn yourself away from evil. (NET)

How often do I not necessarily turn to evil, but I just see it coming down the road and don't get out of the way? These verses point out that avoiding evil is a proactive lifestyle. I can't assume that my relationship with Christ will grow if I am not actively feeding it. It will atrophy and decay like muscles no longer used. How then do I keep from evil.

Psalm 119:9-11
119:9 How can a young person maintain a pure life?
By guarding it according to your instructions!
119:10 With all my heart I seek you.
Do not allow me to stray from your commands!
119:11 In my heart I store up your words,
so I might not sin against you.
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