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Beware of the Enemy’s Traps Disguised as Gifts
Good morning, people of God, and welcome to another inspiring session of Church History Chronicles Expositional Motivation.
Today’s topic is a powerful reminder: Not every gift or opportunity is from God.
Have you ever wondered why certain blessings seem to pull you further away from God rather than closer to Him? Could it be that some opportunities, gifts, or relationships are cleverly disguised traps? Let’s uncover the truth together.
The Enemy’s Strategy: Using Gifts to Distract and Derail
The Bible warns us in James 1:14-15:
“Each person is tempted when they are drawn away by their own desire and enticed. Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.”
Have you ever stopped to ask: Is this opportunity pulling me closer to God or leading me away from Him? The enemy often uses what we want most—money, relationships, or success—to draw us into spiritual compromise.
Consider this: Imagine being offered a high-paying job with amazing perks. It looks like an answered prayer. But soon, the demands of this job take over your life. You no longer have time for…
