Destiny Empowerment Daily Devotional *(11th November 2023)*

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: Don't Put Fire In Your Bosom By Mixing With The Wrong People

Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." Matthew 26:41

*Message*

One of the reasons you must avoid having intimate relationships with folks who won't subscribe to the righteous ways of the LORD is that they can always make themselves available as agents of temptation and sway you out of God's perfect Will.

Temptation is usually the gateway to sin. It is usually utilized by the devil as a vehicle that transports us into doing what is wrong in God's sight. And we should know that sin is deadly, with both immediate consequences (which hurt one's body while still on earth) and eternal consequences (sending one to eternal damnation in hell).

Hence, when it comes to temptation, since the flesh is weak courtesy of the fall of Man in the Garden of Eden, we need God's help to remain standing above temptation (Matthew 6:13). However, when Jesus said "Watch and pray", it means even while relying on God's unfailing grace to keep overcoming sin, we also have our own parts to play.

Therefore, you must avoid people who can make you fall into temptation, and have no intimate relationship with such. After all, "what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?" (II Corinthians 6:14).

It is wrong for a believer to keep finding solace with folks whose lifestyles promote sin and who have a penchant for luring others into temptation. You need to avoid such people. You shouldn't allow folks who encourage you to do stuff contrary to God's Will, either directly or indirectly.

*As a Christian, you shouldn't be too intimate with individuals who see nothing wrong with doing bad things and whose lifestyle is not in conformity with God's Word. Rather, if you are genuine, you will befriend God-fearing Christian brethren. These ones will always influence you positively if need be. If you have issues making friends amongst Christian brethren, then there might be something wrong with you. But remember this warning, "Can a man take fire in his bosom, And his clothes not be burned? Can one go upon hot coals, And his feet not be burned?" (Proverbs 6:27‭-‬28).*

*Prayer*
Father, in the Name of Jesus, I walk in wisdom in my dealings with people, and I won't befriend anyone who will lead me into error.

*Further Reading*
And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever? And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell in them And walk among them. I will be their God, And they shall be My people.” II Corinthians 6:15‭-‬16

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