Date: Thursday, 6th November 2025
Text: Genesis 3:4-5
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
To be led astray is to be misled into believing lies. The devil is an expert in deception. In Genesis 3:4-5, we see how Eve was deceived by the serpent, who promised that eating the forbidden fruit would open her eyes and make her like God, knowing good and evil. The deception began subtly, with doubt: “Did God really say…?” (Genesis 3:1). This caused Eve to question God’s clear instructions, leading to disobedience and its consequences.
Throughout history, many have been misled in similar ways. Saul persecuted Christians thinking he was serving God (Acts 9:1-2), yet he opposed the very people God had ordained for his salvation. He was so deceived that he oversaw the killing of saints, including Stephen.
In our time, many are enticed by alcohol, drugs, wild partying, sexual recklessness, and gambling, believing these will bring happiness, wealth, or freedom. Others turn to occultic practices seeking power or protection, only to encounter fear, intimidation, untimely death, and eternal destruction (Galatians 5:19-21).
Beloved, the Word of God is our safeguard. It is the source of true righteousness, lasting joy, peace, and blessing (Psalm 119:105; John 16:33). Do not allow doubt, temptation, or lies to mislead you. Stand firm in God’s truth, resist the enemy (James 4:7), and cling to the promises of God, for they never fail.
Prayer Nugget: Father, please, guard my heart and mind against the lies of the enemy. Help me to discern truth from deception and to stand firm in your promises in Jesus’ mighty name.