THE LIE!

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Proverbs 20:17

Bread of deceit [is] sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.


It is a terrible thing to sacrifice for a lustful desire, fame or possession. When we don't have it we feel our life depends on it, however, when we get it we see that it is not actually what it seems!


THE SAME ERROR PLAYS OUT, AGAIN AND AGAIN!


Amnon lusted after his half sister to such an extent that he thought not having her was like death, he now stupidly forced himself on her, then the supposed love was turned to an extreme hate, he paid the consequences with his life and a string of disasters!


2 Samuel 13:14

Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice: but, being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her.

Then Amnon hated her exceedingly; so that the hatred wherewith he hated her [was] greater than the love wherewith he had loved her. And Amnon said unto her, Arise, be gone.


James 1:14&15

But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.


Most times when we finally satisfy that desire it leads to:


Death, to visions and dreams, career, calling, ministry, it further aggravates, confidence is taken away, uncertainty takes over.


This error applies to us today, even those of us who claim to be believers.


Many ministers have gone to seek other powers because of this, fathers (paternal and otherwise) have lost the respect and trust of their children. Men become biased and can no longer hear from God. Excuses and explanations take over, we begin to seek self attainment and relevance.


One other tragedy is, lies leading to lies then more lies. (Lord have mercy on us)


It is no longer about "the God of man" but "the man of God"


These things should not be:


The word must take preeminence that the man of God does not fall:


2 Timothy 3:17

That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.


Let us never be deceived, the man of God must walk in righteousness, hate and shun every form of wickedness.


2 Peter 2:20 (NLT)

And when people escape from the wickedness of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and then get tangled up and enslaved by sin again, they are worse off than before.


It is all a lie, all that sweetness that great urge to do that which is wrong, all those desires. It is lies of the flesh and the deceit of the world. Please do not fall in, even if you have come out today the Lord has made us clean.


Remember:


John 8:44

For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies.


What our saviour gave us is truth, no lie:


Ephesians 4:21 (NLT)

Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him,


May we never take a break from being led by the Holy Spirit.


Galatians 5:16

[This] I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.


The Lord Almighty would show Himself merciful and keep us His own from the lies of this world.


You have helped us Good Lord.


Glory to God.


PRAYER 

Loving Father, help me by the power of Your Spirit to know, avoid and overcome every lie. Lead me not into temptation but deliver me from all evil. May I live the life of truth glorifying You in all things. Glory to Your name Lord forevermore.


Love

@the watcher

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