As citizens of a country as diverse as America we see miscellaneous religions, occupations, cultures, etc. This is due to the concept of free-will. God has provided us with the liberty to choose. America has deemed it fit to uphold this fundamental truth of life. However, transcending all choices is the expectation from God on how to live our lives (cf. Ecclesiastes 12:13). This has unfortunately been left out of the American way. The manifestation of the right way and the wrong way is important. When this has been made known the choice between the two remains. However, the choice proves to be one that is informed, rather than ignorant. To receive eternal life we must walk with God. Any other choice leads to eternal punishment away from the presence of God. The way in which we know the correct choice lies within the ability God has given each of us to know the truth (cf. John 8:31-32).

God has clearly defined what it means to walk with Him. Those that do the opposite are the individuals who walk away from God. Ultimately, this way produces negative outcomes. The Psalmist writes about the two ways in the first Psalm. The man who is ungodly seeks ungodly counsel, and then puts it to practice. He is involved with sinners, and is practicing it himself. He even has the audacity to scorn God’s holy nature, and word. These characteristics are displayed as the antithesis of those possessed by the blessed man. While the blessed man is firmly established, and has continual nourishment, the ungodly “are like the chaff which the wind drives away” (Psalm 1:4). This lifestyle is vain, and unprofitable. Walking in the opposite way of God and His instruction is stupid, and foolish (cf. Proverbs 12:1, 15).

When considering the concept of walking with God it is prudent to look at the standard He has provided. In scripture there are two individuals that are described as one who “walked with God.” Enoch, and his great-grandson, Noah, walked with God (cf. Genesis 5:24; 6:9). What did they do to be credited as one who walked with God? Both individuals make an appearance in the roll call of faith (cf. Hebrews 11:5,7). Faith is of utmost importance. Without it, pleasing God is impossible (cf. Hebrews 11:6). To walk with God you must walk by faith. This requires a knowledge of God’s word. For “faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17). Walking by faith necessitates obedience. Faith is taking God at His word, and doing as He commands. It is believing that He is, and that He will reward those who obey Him (cf. Hebrews 11:6). Jesus is only the author of salvation to those who obey Him (cf. Hebrews 5:9). Those who obey Him are to walk in newness of life (cf. Romans 6:3-4). This implies a transformation of mind (cf. Romans 12:1-2). This transformation of mind is from flesh to spirit (cf. Romans 8:1; Galatians 5:19-23). Walking with God means walking the narrow way (cf. Matthew 7:13-14).

Walking with God is far from a walk in the park. We can expect trials, and tribulation along the way. The only way to ensure victory in the race is by accessing the strength offered in Christ (cf. Hebrews 12:1-2). Walking with God is not a temporary action, but a continual one. Only those who continue to walk with God, displaying a faith unfeigned, will be rewarded. “Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him” (Genesis 5:24). “Noah walked with God,” and God saved him and his family (cf. Genesis 6:9; 1 Peter 3:20). If we walk with God He will give us a crown of righteousness, and a mansion in heaven for eternity (cf. 2 Timothy 4:8; John 14:1-4).