The pitfall and the path
Twelve pitfalls. Twelve ways around them.
Every pitfall has a path on the other side of it. We don’t only tell a child what to stay away from. We show them what to walk toward. Each path is one statement of Anvoy’s Foundational Values, the worldview the whole Straight Path system teaches.
The pitfall
The Straight Path
Verse
Foundational Value
Pride
vs
Humble preparationSee yourself the way God does, no better and no worse. Then work hard at what He gave you.
Romans 12:3
Lying and cheating
vs
Honest and reliableTell the truth the first time, do your own work, and keep your word. Show up when you said you would.
Proverbs 12:22
Rebellion and disrespect
vs
Honor your father and motherObey them the first time, where it lines up with God, and honor them all your life.
Ephesians 6:1–3
Things that take over your mind
vs
A clear mindNobody decides to be an addict. They decide to have one, at a party, because everybody is looking.
Ephesians 5:18
Screens and social media
vs
Redeeming the timeNot whether. How much, when, and who decides. You, or the app.
Ephesians 5:15–16
Twisting God's design
vs
God's design for sex and marriageMale and female, one man and one woman for life: God's design is the real thing, and purity keeps it.
Genesis 1:27
Laziness and putting things off
vs
Work with all your heartNot a character flaw. A hundred small choices, each of them "later".
Colossians 3:23
Neglecting your health
vs
Strong to serveSleep, food, moving. The choices nobody notices until the bill arrives.
1 Corinthians 6:20
Following the crowd
vs
Walking with the wiseThe moment you know it is wrong and everybody you like is doing it.
Proverbs 13:20
Selfishness and idolatry
vs
Putting God firstMoney, fun, being liked, doing it my way: underneath them all is one idol, me.
Matthew 6:33
Anger, hatred and cruel words
vs
Be a peacemakerAnger sells, and someone is always selling it. God says love your neighbor, even your enemy, and guard your tongue.
Matthew 5:9
Worry and despair
vs
Faith and hopeNot whether you feel it. Whether you carry it alone, and let it run your days.
Romans 15:13
Free
Start with a plan. One page on the fridge.
The Straight Path Protection Plan: a checklist for every child on your list, emailed to you.