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“11 Though they plot evil against you and devise wicked schemes, they cannot succeed.” (Psalm 21:11NIV).

How foolish fallen man is! To think, even for a second, that we as mere creatures, mortal and limited, could outwit, outfox and prevail over the Creator, immortal and unlimited, is lunacy! “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.” (Hebrews 4:13). And “. . . He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.” (1 Corinthians 4:5 NIV). How foolish to think that we who don’t know everything can fool a God who knows everything, even the thoughts and intentions of our hearts.

While we understand the lunacy of sinful man in their pitiful attempt to thwart God’s plans, what is a greater madness is the tendency of those of us who know better, who profess faith in Christ and trust in God, to do the same thing! What do I mean? While we may not plot evil against Him how many times do we try to second guess His promises? How many times do we slip into willful sin and think that we somehow are the exception to God’s rules? I have to admit there are many times when I would have to say, “Guilty as charged!”

Let me “cut to the chase” as the saying goes. Bottom line, if you want to be truly successful in this life (and the next), there is only one way to accomplish it: follow God’s instructions. Period. Don’t deviate to the right or the left. Place His Holy Word in your heart and do what it says. You will never reach success any other way.