Don’t be a victim of Wrong Advice!

“My son, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your ear to my understanding, that you may keep discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge.” Proverbs 5:1-2.

God is a sovereign God; He does what He likes; He is omnipresent, and nobody can determine His way. He answers prayers at the appointed time and rewards those that diligently seek him through works. Many people were supposed to receive their rewards many years back, but they have not realized why? Because they lack knowledge of the truth and lack of knowledge is not an excuse.

The ignorant of the truth cause a setback, which leads people to lose their faith in God and become hopeless. On the other hand, if everyone searches for the truth, understand the truth and follow the truth, nobody will blame somebody for their misfortune. Dear friends, the devil operates through different mediums, such as humans, animals, and many more; therefore, be careful. That’s why Ephesians 6:11 says, “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.”

1 Peter 5:8 says, “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.”

Those who are not watchful fall into the trap of the enemy-like friend. For example, when Peter tried to persuade Jesus out of love not to lay down his for the sake of humanity, Jesus rebuked him sternly, saying, “get behind me, Satan” (Mark 8:31-33). (Though Peter was not an enemy to Jesus, but Satan uses him for a moment). Likewise, anything can operate in a way that is destructive to the soul or change the plan of God, but only truth has the power to overturn operation. I see God telling you what to do at every point in time in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Therefore, stand firm on the promises of God today; don’t listen to whatever medium the devil is trying to use to discourage you. Don’t allow your worldly heart’s desire to influence you to listen to devil ploys and tactics that are designed to steal, kill and destroy, instead look deeply in the Bible; you will be saved by the truth and not by the lies. Remember, 1 john 2:20 says, “You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.”

Prayer:
1. I am grateful for your saving grace and my salvation in Christ.
2. Lord, help me obey the truth of your word and instructions today in all I do in Jesus’ name.
3. I reject the devil’s ploys and tactics that bring disgrace, shame, and reproach by fire in Jesus’ name.