INTRODUCTION
So there I was at my high school graduation dinner. Earlier in the day, I had graduated high school, and soon, I would be leaving with my buddies for the traditional right-of-passage of a week at Myrtle Beach without adult supervision. The dinner is wrapping up, and all have had a good time. As it was drawing near, my Southern Baptist Preacher dad said very plainly and clearly, “If you get arrested, don’t call for bail money.” I knew what he was saying. My maternal grandfather, a World War 2 Normandy Beach veteran, quietly said, “You can call me if you need bail.” I looked back at my dad with a sly grin, to which he responded with three simple words: “Straight and narrow. Straight and narrow, son.”
The "straight and narrow" concept is a path of righteous living and moral integrity. It represents the disciplined and focused journey toward fulfillment and eternal life. The Bible depicts this path as challenging yet rewarding, demanding steadfastness and adherence to divine pr…
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