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THE TEMPTER AND THE TEMPTED

February 18, 2015 · Lanre Oyeleke · 2 views

Matthew18:7 "What sorrow awaits the world, because it tempts people to sin. Temptations are inevitable, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting. NLT

The system of this world is not engineered to make us live a life that is pleasing to God. Bill board adverts, television and radio adverts sometimes fan the embers of lust in those that aren't careful. What about the musical videos and the charade we call movies? Most of these things have been used as tools by the devil to derail some of God's children from the faith.

Temptations everywhere. Jesus said that the world is awaiting a sorrow because more people are falling into the trap daily. Most times, we so much focus on the tempted and not the tempter. The person who does the tempting has a greater sorrow awaiting him/her. If you allow the devil to use you as an object of lust and temptation, you have a punishment awaiting you unless you repent.

There are ladies that are sold-out to the devil. Their aim is to bring down the called and make a mess of their ministry. Jesus is saying such people have a great sorrow awaiting them. As a lady, before you go out, ask yourself if your dressing won't make heads roll. I've always known that most ladies that dress seductively do so intentionally with the aim of wanting to look sexy or hot. When irresponsible men run after you like swarm of bees, watch your dressing.

Do not allow the devil use you as an agent of temptation.

Action point

I refuse to be used by the devil as an agent of temptation and immorality In Jesus name. Amen

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