Daily Prescriptions

July 27, 2026

“Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shines more and more unto the perfect day. The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble” (Proverbs 4:14-15, 18-19). John’s work crew was a rough bunch of men who really needed to know the Lord as their Savior. Early in the week they decided that when the weekend finally arrived, they were going out to celebrate. They planned to secretly go to an establishment that none of the wives would ever approve and to which no man should ever go. To make fun of him even further for his faith, laughingly they invited John to go as well. He was gracious and kind but very firm in his refusal. Later that day, Hank privately apologized for putting John on the spot. “Hank, I appreciate your apology. But let me just say, when I said ‘no’ it was not because I am some sort of goody-goody. A few years ago, I would have been right there with you. But when I trusted Christ, He completely changed my life, and now, well, let me put it to you straight, man-to-man, the place where you are planning to go is wicked. If I were to go, the Lord would be hurt and so would my wife. She'd be devastated. The Lord says that we are not to go in the path of the wicked…” With that, Hank interrupted John by walking away. Over the next few days, John continued to be the brunt of jokes and ridicule, but a strange thing was taking place. Hank seemed to be growing more and more quiet as the week progressed. Then on Friday at lunch, Hank put his sandwich down and said, “John, you are right. The place is wicked, and somehow, I just can’t go. I’ve watched you for months and listened as you talked to us. I don’t understand it, but I know that I need what you have.” It was just the beginning of John reaching out and sharing more with Hank. For today: Don’t compromise with sin. Be the light in dark places. Be gracious and kind and yet courageous in your stand for Christ. That’s just what those around you really need.