God Doesn’t Tempt Anyone with Evil
Evil is associative with darkness, and in God, there’s no darkness because He dwells in unapproachable light (1 Timothy 6:16). So where from the evil attributes the devil had made people believe about Him?
The Bait of Temptation
In Galatians 6:1, Paul entreats people of the faith who live by the Spirit to gently restore those caught in sin. But he adds that they should watch themselves, lest they be tempted. So there’s a bait of temptation when performing such a spiritual act. Do you check yourself, dear minister?
Are You Gazing at What God Has Forbidden?
The devil is very subtle. He can present what is forbidden before God in a glamorous way to your eyes that you can fall for his deception. It happened to Eve and Lord; it can happen to you if you aren’t careful.
Will You Deny Worldly Pleasures for the Cause of God’s Mission?
“Will you deny worldly pleasures for the cause of God’s mission?” I know that sometimes, obeying God is hard. But hey, look into God’s glorious future for you and obey Him wholeheartedly.
Create Your Boundaries, Servant of God
One time, a man came to Jesus and told him to divide an inheritance with his brother. Jesus could have done it. But he said, “Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?” (Luke 12:14). So Jesus, with all His authority and popularity, still had boundaries in His mind concerning where He must exercise His spiritual sovereignty. God sent Him to die and take away the sin of the world (John 1:29), not to settle family disputes. What about you? Do you know your specific calling?
The Meaning and Cure to the Love of Money
Growing up, I heard many people speaking about the Bible condemning the love of money. Today, it hasn’t changed. But the question is, “What does it mean to love money?” And how can we prevent it from affecting our lives as children of God? Read this article to find out more.
Flee from Sexual Immorality
Understanding why God has given you a body for the Holy Spirit to dwell in and becoming conscious of it is an even more powerful way to flee from sexual immorality. Why? Because you’ll learn how to control your body and use it purposefully.
The Source of Temptation
Many times, we attribute the source of temptation to the devil. But James 1:14 doesn’t say so. It says we are tempted when our own desires drive and entice us.
Endure Temptation
The man who endures temptation will receive a crown of life ( zōē – eternal life) promised to be given by God to those who love Him. Choose to hold on firmly to the Word you’ve believed whenever you face challenges in life.
An Ill-gotten Gain Does Not Profit
Before God created Adam, He created the things he’d need to work and live a fulfilled life. Even though there wasn’t any payroll system in Eden, God clearly showed us that work is not a curse, neither is it a bad strike on the use of your time and effort. It’s the primary means designed by God to make an impact and a living. Work with your hands, and stop using dubious means to get money because that means never profits you (Proverbs 10:2).
Avoid Useless Accusation
Don’t joke with things that will offend people. Spend time with the Lord. But avoid useless accusations that are a drawback to the move of God upon the people of His presence. Amen!
Overcoming Condemning Thoughts
If you’ll always be mindful of the Lord’s presence, your mind will be preoccupied with spiritual things. In that way, you’ll give no opportunity to the devil to sow condemning thoughts in your mind.