The Hidden Traps We Walk Into - Proverbs 22:5-6 | August 27, 2026

Welcome to today's edition of One Single Story! Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they dig into Proverbs 22:5-6, exploring the hidden thorns and traps that snare unsuspecting people, and how intentional, wise parenting can change the trajectory of a child's entire life. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 22:5-6 - Verse five warns that thorns and traps lie on the path of the crooked, while the soul who guards himself will stay far from them. Verse six, one of the most quoted verses in Proverbs, instructs parents to train up a child in the way he should go, so that when he is old he will not depart from it. In This Episode: How the "see something, say something" principle applies to spiritual accountability Why proximity matters when speaking truth into someone's life, too close or too distant can both fail The danger of becoming enamored with "bait," whether it's relationships, alcohol, drugs, or money Understanding Proverbs 22:6 as a principle of trajectory rather than an ironclad promise A fresh look at training a child "in the way he should go," recognizing each child's unique God given wiring rather than a one size fits all approach Why parents are responsible for the input they give their children, not the outcome How modeling repentance and restoration teaches children to respond after they stray Key Quote: "Stop trying to force a one size fits all model on those that you lead, discern their desire and train their heart and trust God with their trajectory." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a weekday devotional podcast that walks through the One Year Bible reading plan, offering practical, conversational insight into Scripture. Each episode brings together pastors and leaders from Open Door Church to unpack a passage from that day's reading and connect it to real life. Open Door Church is located in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more at visitopendoor.com or onesinglestory.com. Subscribe to One Single Story so you never miss a daily devotional. New episodes release every weekday to help you stay grounded in God's Word. Coming This Week: Stay tuned as the One Single Story team continues working through the One Year Bible reading plan, bringing fresh perspective and practical wisdom to Scripture each weekday. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Proverbs #ChristianParenting #RaisingKidsInFaith #BiblicalWisdom