“Small But Dangerous”
Thursday, August 15, 2024Key Verse
“Abstain from all appearance of evil. ” 1 Thessalonians 5:22
Text — 1 Thessalonians 5:21-23
Message
Although the mosquito is a tiny insect, it is considered as likely the most dangerous creature in the world due to the disease infections they transmit to people and the number of deaths that have resulted from it. It is believed that the small mosquitoes have even killed some people than the big lions.
Sin and everything that leads to sin is dangerous, no matter the size. The sinful actions some people say do not matter and call “small” are very dangerous just like the mosquitoes. Disobedience to parents, unforgiveness, dirty jokes, telling lies and so on are examples of such sins. Some children think telling a lie is a “small” thing. They forgot it was the lie told by Ananias and Sapphira that led to their untimely death.
Watch the type of friends you keep and the books you read. It is not all interesting story books that are good. Not all cartoon and programmes on television are safe and good for you. The word of God tells us that evil communication destroys good manner. No matter how small it is, make up your mind to run from everything that can lead you to sin.
Further Reading
1Corinthians 5:6-8
Prayer for today
Dear Father, please give me grace to overcome sin and sinful tendencies.
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.
