Greetings to you all in the name of Jesus Christ. Today, we will learn about the importance of not leading others into sin.
Our key verse for this teaching is from Genesis 3:1 (NKJV):
"Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, ‘Has God indeed said, “You shall not eat of every tree of the garden”?’"
In Genesis, we learn that the serpent caused Eve to sin by corrupting her good mind with doubt. Because of this, the serpent, which was once the most beautiful and admired of all creatures, was demoted to being the most feared and hated by both man and beast.
Today, God is reminding us that, just like the serpent, there are those who knowingly or unknowingly give themselves over to the devil to corrupt the minds of others.
Like the serpent, they say, “Has the Word of God really said you can’t do this or that?”
Like the serpent, they lead lives that do not sin into sin.
Like the serpent, they cunningly influence good minds to turn toward sinful actions.
With their words, they claim, “It’s alright; you will not die.”
With their words, they normalize sin by saying, “Everyone does it,” causing others to abandon a Holy life, which is pleasing to God.
God is warning us today: just as the serpent was cursed for leading Eve into sin, so will God punish anyone who causes others to fall into sin.
Jesus Himself said:
"Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were drowned in the depth of the sea." (Matthew 18:6, NKJV)
Family, through this message, God is reminding us to never lead innocent minds away from Him. Like Eve, there are people who do not fully understand the consequences of sinful actions. When we influence others to do wrong, we may lead them to eternal separation from God.
Let us, therefore, be careful not to be the reason someone turns away from God. Instead, let us lead others closer to Him, as Scripture encourages:
"Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister." Romans 14:13 (NIV)
Prayer Points
1. Oh God Almighty, have mercy on me. Help me never to lead anyone away from You, but rather, may I lead them closer to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
2. Father, grant me the wisdom to be a light in this world and a positive influence to others for your purpose. Amen.
Our key verse for this teaching is from Genesis 3:1 (NKJV):
"Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, ‘Has God indeed said, “You shall not eat of every tree of the garden”?’"
In Genesis, we learn that the serpent caused Eve to sin by corrupting her good mind with doubt. Because of this, the serpent, which was once the most beautiful and admired of all creatures, was demoted to being the most feared and hated by both man and beast.
Today, God is reminding us that, just like the serpent, there are those who knowingly or unknowingly give themselves over to the devil to corrupt the minds of others.
Like the serpent, they say, “Has the Word of God really said you can’t do this or that?”
Like the serpent, they lead lives that do not sin into sin.
Like the serpent, they cunningly influence good minds to turn toward sinful actions.
With their words, they claim, “It’s alright; you will not die.”
With their words, they normalize sin by saying, “Everyone does it,” causing others to abandon a Holy life, which is pleasing to God.
God is warning us today: just as the serpent was cursed for leading Eve into sin, so will God punish anyone who causes others to fall into sin.
Jesus Himself said:
"Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were drowned in the depth of the sea." (Matthew 18:6, NKJV)
Family, through this message, God is reminding us to never lead innocent minds away from Him. Like Eve, there are people who do not fully understand the consequences of sinful actions. When we influence others to do wrong, we may lead them to eternal separation from God.
Let us, therefore, be careful not to be the reason someone turns away from God. Instead, let us lead others closer to Him, as Scripture encourages:
"Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister." Romans 14:13 (NIV)
Prayer Points
1. Oh God Almighty, have mercy on me. Help me never to lead anyone away from You, but rather, may I lead them closer to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
2. Father, grant me the wisdom to be a light in this world and a positive influence to others for your purpose. Amen.
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