MESSAGE
MONEY
MAIDENS
The Message - what is the "Gospel"? How is it corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
Money - the temptation of wealth and the pleasures it brings. A man cannot serve two masters, Jesus said, for he will either love the one and hate the other or hold to the one and forsake the other, you cannot serve God and money. God desires that we learn to trust him for all our needs and to rest in the truth that, when we are in his will, he WILL provide all our needs.
Maidens - the temptation of sexual contact and interest. Many women are drawn to popular and famous men and men, who are weak, fall into the trap of these women due to their need to be desired and admired. I think this may be the most successful of the three snares of the devil because so many think it is secret sin and will not be found out.
Men in the ministry today should be keenly aware of these particular traps and those of us who are involved with their work for God should keep them in our prayers and help them to remain accountable and faithful to their calling.
When I was about 13 and heavily involved with our family church, the married pastor ran off with my Dad’s married secretary.
That popped my illusion about the perfection of the man in front of the big room, with the robes.