POWER OF INFLUENCE

 SEED OF TRANSFORMATION DAILY DEVOTIONAL 

                                        


  *POWER OF INFLUENCE*


 *By Pastor E O Gabriel  06 January 2025:Share*


SCRIPTURE: But there was no one like Ahab who sold himself to do wickedness in the sight of the Lord, because Jezebel his wife stirred him up - *I Kings 21:25*

Apostle Paul said no man lives or dies to himself - *Romans 14:7*

This tells us that everyone has the Power of influence. 

We all influence others towards Good or evil.

There was no King in Israel as wicked as King Ahab who was stirred up towards evil, by Jezebel his wife.

A Good example of her evil influence on him was the takeover of Naboth's vineyard. Ahab spoke to Naboth to give him his vineyard because of its closeness to his. 

He Promised to either Pay him or give him a better vineyard elsewhere but, Naboth refused because it was his inheritance. 

Ahab went home sad and Jezebel asked what the matter was, and he told her. 

Jezebel told him to be at Peace and that she would take the vineyard for him. 

Thereafter, Jezebel brought about the death of Naboth. 

When Naboth died, Ahab then took Possessions of his vineyard - *1 Kings 21:1-16*

Evil minded Persons can easily influence others for evil as Jezebel stirred up her husband to do evil. 

The Bible says be not deceived, evil communications corrupt Good manners - *1 Corinthians 15:33*

Are you aware that someone close to you, is influencing you for Good or evil? 

The Bible says, He that walks with the Wise shall be Wise and a companion of fools shall be destroyed - *Proverbs 13:20*

Friendship is by choice and not by force, why not separate yourself from those influencing you for evil.

*Prayer:* Father, Please help me to separate myself from all those influencing me for evil in Jesus Christ Name.

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