Douglas “Wrong Way” Corrigan claimed that he was heading for California, but he flew across the Atlantic Ocean accidentally. It is a kind of believe it or not situation. Whatever the truth is, Corrigan became famous for his achievement. He inherited the nickname “Wrong Way” Corrigan, and he enjoyed every bit of the limelight.
Is there a spiritual lesson here? I think so! Jesus Christ taught us that many would choose the wrong way. “Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in there at: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it” (Matthew 7:13-14). We observe that the wrong way leads to destruction, and many take that route. The “wide gate” and the “broad way” offer easy passage to do whatever one wants to do. No restrictions! Live life to the fullest, engaging in worldly, earthy, non-religious happy days with no moral laws concerning right or wrong.
It may sound great for the masses. However, we will reap what we sow. Sadly, many have chosen the wrong way, and destruction is their destiny. Our God will not be mocked! We can mark that down! May we all desire the righteous way and pursue humble service unto God Almighty.
“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap” (Galatians 6:7). “As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation” (Proverbs 10:25). “The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity” (Proverbs 10:29).
