ARE YOU A FRAUDSTER? – Sunday September 25th
2016
Memorise: Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: But
they that deal truly are his delight. Proverbs 12:22
Read: Revelations 21:8, (KJV)
8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable,
and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars,
shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which
is the second death.
Bible in one year: Ezekiel 13-15, Psalms 68:7-21
MESSAGE
A
fraudster is a dishonest person. Someone with a disposition to tell lies, cheat
or steal. Dishonesty is contrary to the will and nature of God, and so should
not be found among the people of God. The Bible teaches that any prosperity
obtained from deceit, fraud and lies will be short lived. Initially, it will
appear as an increase but later it will leave you plundered. Some believers
exploit fellow believers. This is a great evil because any wrong you do to your
brother or sister in Christ is done to the Lord. Today, many people find it
difficult to tell the truth. For instance, when asked to go and buy something
for the church, they will not rest until they make profit for themselves. Some
of those who ‘maintain’ church equipments will present certain equipment as
write offs, receive money for another one only to refurbish that which was
condemned. They then go on to use it either for themselves or put it out for
sale. Who owns the equipment? Who owns the church? Who do you think you are
deceiving; the pastor, administrator or Christ? Bread of deceit loads your
system with gravel! Each time you deceive the church authority to make money
for yourself, you give yourself wounds that may never heal. Open Heavens 25
September 2016:- Are You a Fraudster?
Jeremiah
17:11 puts it this way:
“As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them
not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst
of his days, and at his end shall be a fool.”
A particular
brother received a contract for electrical works in the building of a church.
While bidding for it, he presented certain standard of cables and materials but
after he was awarded the contract, he bought sub-standard materials in order to
make more profit. Nobody knew. About two years after, the building was on fire
as a result of the poor materials used. Meanwhile, the contractor had died
before his secret deal came to light. A number of people believed that his
deception killed him. Don’t kill yourself; don’t die before your time! God
cannot bless you if you deceive Him or His servants. Some people deliberately
supply inferior goods to the church so that when they get spoilt, they will be
recalled to re-supply such items. This is fraud! Remember Ananias and Sapphira
lied about the offering they gave but never survived it! Neither will any who
follows their evil path. Are you fraudulent, dishonest, or crafty? Be warned,
the end result could be highly disappointing. 25 September 2016 open heavens Proverbs
23:5 describes this as an exercise in futility.
“Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? For
riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward
heaven”
Prayer Point
Father, please destroy every seed of dishonesty and
fraud in my life in Jesus’ name.
Open Heavens Daily Devotional,
written by Pastor E.A Adeboye
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