“Dangerous Gifts”
Friday, August 2, 2024Key Verse
“Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright.” Genesis 25:34
Text — Genesis 25:29-34
Message
Although gifts often make children happy, it is not all gifts that are helpful. Jacob received a gift of pottage (food) from his brother Esau, but lost the right to greater blessings. Judas received 30 pieces of silver to betray Jesus. He collected the money but died without eve spending it.
What a bad gift!
Every gift from Satan is evil regardless of , how beautiful or nice it . appears Everyone is tempted by Satan to disobey God’s word in exchange for a “gift” that provides temporary gain and enjoyment. Do not be greedy and steal. Do not believe that those who live in sin are enjoying and having fun. Reject every evil suggestion and do not allow dirty thoughts in your heart. The pain and the eternal sorrow that come with those “dangerous gifts” are greater than the temporary gain.
However, there is a gift from God that everyone must receive: forgiveness of sin and salvation through Jesus Christ. Anyone who does not have this gift will not get to heaven. The gift is available for every child who is a sinner. Repent of all your sins now and ask Jesus to be your Lord and Saviour.
Further Reading
Hebrews 12:16,17
Prayer for today
Dear Father, please help me overcome any temptation to sin against you.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
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