PERVERSE GIFT...Not all gifts are to be taken!
TOPIC: A PERVERSE GIFT
TEXT: Exodus 23:6-9
_”And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous(KJV)."_
Gifts are good, no doubt! But are all gifts to be taken as a child of God? No.
Gehazi's covetously received gifts did not only cause him to lie to receive them but brought him a generational curse of leprosy which started even with him. (2 Kings 5)
Believers are special purchased people of God and so, the gifts we take are to be filtered so that they don't bring blemish to God.
Not all gifts are to be taken, some ministers of God out there have covetously taken gifts they shouldn't take and that has shut their mouths from saying anything close to the truth, they are already blindfolded by the gifts they are receiving and their righteousness, purity, truthfulness, holiness, and faithfulness to God is shaking already.
It won't be to a good end, God is the rewarder of those that diligently serve Him, not anyone, He uses men to bless one, but one must be cautious as not all men will God use.
Do you unwisely trade your salvation for mere gifts, God will ask you.
Prayer
Heavenly Father Lord, we ask that you help us, teach us, and direct us, help our spirit so that we do not go for gifts that will stain our relationship with you, our God. Amen.
By FaithfulnessII NDGW
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