Proverbs 4:25-27 (ESV)
25 Let your eyes look directly forward,
and your gaze be straight before you.
26 Ponder the path of your feet;
then all your ways will be sure.
27 Do not swerve to the right or to the left;
turn your foot away from evil.
The woman who desires wisdom must be careful about what she sees. She should fix her eyes upon Jesus and his character. She should refrain from looking to the right or the left at sin or any lure that the world has to “offer.” Her eyes must actively watch where to take the next step, as veering just a short distance off course can result in danger or disaster. The path of the righteous is decidedly different from the path of the wicked. We can’t place one foot on each route. The wise woman continually looks ahead, keeping her mind on the things above. We are bombarded with distractions that attempt to keep us from our mission and goal in life. Let us determine to put away anything that hinders us from being as spiritually productive as possible during our brief stay on earth.