“Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word coming out of the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4
The word from God today is exploitation. This is acting selfishly to take advantage of someone in order to profit for yourself.
You and I both have needs. The question is how are you going to fulfill your needs?
You were born with an inner nature to live for self and act in defiance to God. This condition is alive in all humanity. We are self driven people.
If you are a believer God examines your every action to determine if your motives are pure or self serving. His goal is for you to operate with the values of Jesus.
You can’t go anywhere in the world and expect to find an environment replicating the kingdom of God. There will be glimpses of light mixed in with darkness.
God will send you where He desires. You will encounter darkness wherever this might be-your workplace, in an educational setting, among family and friends, or in religion.
Jesus was tempted by Satan and responded man must build his life on the words coming from the mouth of God. Jesus was saying to find your nourishment in Him not in the ways of the world. For most people including believers this is an intellectual concept not a living principle.
The solution to this conflict is to be in relationship with the Living Christ. You do this through prayer, listening for His voice, and walking with Him under the authority of the Holy Spirit.
You have to wake up to the fact Jesus is alive and wants to give you an abundant life.
He lives in all believers in the essence of the Holy Spirit. He will make sure you are on track with God and operating with the values of Jesus.
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