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Choosing Who to Believe

Pastor Jerry A. Burns

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Choosing Who to Believe

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Every day we make choices-big and small-that shape our lives and our walk with God. From simple routines to weightier financial and civic decisions, Scripture reminds us that these choices are not neutral. In Genesis 2-3 we see three movements: the design of a loving God, the deception of a lying devil, and the decision of a willing heart. God placed Adam and Eve in a good garden with generous freedom and one clear boundary (Gen. 2:15-17). That command tested love and loyalty. Enter the serpent-cunning and questioning-who first casts doubt on God’s Word, then flatly denies it (Gen. 3:1-5). The pattern hasn’t changed: Satan still corrupts minds away from “the simplicity that is in Christ” (2 Cor. 11:3).

Eve’s moment becomes our mirror. She saw the fruit as “good… pleasant… to be desired to make one wise” (Gen. 3:6)-the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life (1 Jn. 2:16). Sin entered and death by sin (Rom. 5:12), yet grace abounded through Jesus Christ (Rom. 5:15). Like the two thieves beside the Lord (Luke 23:39-43), every heart must decide whom to believe. The wise path is clear: submit to God, resist the devil (Jas. 4:6-7), and walk in the Spirit(Gal. 5:16). Today, choose the Light-trust Christ, obey His Word, and let your daily decisions declare your devotion.

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