Luke 4: 5-6 (NKJV)
Then the devil, taking Him up on a high mountain, showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.
And the devil said to Him, all this authority I will give You and their
glory, for this has been delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I
wish.
Genesis 14:22-23
But Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have raised my hand to the LORD, God
Most High, the Possesor of heaven and earth., that I will take nothing,
from a thread to a sandal strap, and that I will not take anything that
is yours, lest you should say I have made Abram rich.
Many
people wonder why our political system is run by many who are corrupt.
Many wonder why people who once sat in opposition for years turn a deaf
ear to the cry of the people when they assume power? Are not our
political systems run by the world. When people who once had integrity
assume certain offices in government they lose their integrity. The love
of wealth and fame rules our political fraternity. If one politician
uses wealth as a bait to lure another politician the victim ceases to
see the other side of the coin. The system of the world is run by Satan
himself. He uses the spirit of desire to entice many. He uses the lust
of the eyes,lust of the flesh and pride of life.
Ask why many
of our politicians do not come out boldly to speak against certain
policies which they know are not in the interest of the populace. If one
is promoted through an unjust means will he not kowtow to his master
for fear of getting a big boot?
When Satan came to tempt Jesus
apparently he wasnt asking much. It looked harmless. After all one bow
won't take away your dignity. This might have been the picture he
painted to The Lord. After all there is no witness amongst us. Make a
quick bow and get what you want. He knew Jesus was human and had
passions. His aim was to make The Lord conform to his standards.
Supposing Jesus failed well the kingdom would have been given to Him
but His judgments wouldnt have been righteousness any longer. The devil
wasn't looking at the immediate repercussions. He knew Jesus wouldnt
have fulfilled His assignment if He had given in. Compromise would have
come along the way.
After Abraham's conquest he faced a similar
situation from the king of Sodom. Abraham rather chose to believe in
God's promises than the offer of the king of Sodom.
There are
occasions that we face similar tests and many of us are quick to forget
who they are. Many of us will rather choose temporary pleasure over
integrity. When we rise through evil means we should remember it doesnt
end there. One sin will lead to more sins. One compromise will lead to
more compromises. One faithless decision will lead to more fearful
decisions.
As people of God we shouldn't forget who we are. We
are the light of the world. We are the salt of the world. Our actions
will affect others either positively or negatively. There will always be
the inclination to sin a little but we have a choice to make. Ours is
to purpose in our hearts to resist evil. The grace to overcome comes
from The Lord.
May we be people who are quick to discern the cunning nature of the devil.
Glory To Jesus
