The Bait Of Satan Quotes

“When you live for the will of God, you will not fulfill the desires of men. As a result, you will suffer in the flesh.”
― John Bevere, The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

“A slave is one who has to serve, while a servant is one who lives to serve.”
― John Bevere, The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

“When we seek to correct the wrong done to us, we set ourselves up as a judge. The”
― John Bevere, The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

“A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, and contentions are like the bars of a castle. —PROVERBS 18:19”
― John Bevere, The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

“IT IS RIGHTEOUS FOR GOD TO AVENGE HIS SERVANTS. IT IS UNRIGHTEOUS FOR GOD’S SERVANTS TO AVENGE THEMSELVES.”
― John Bevere, The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

“When we seek to correct the wrong done to us, we set ourselves up as a judge.”
― John Bevere, The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

“Back in the days when the settlers were moving to the West, a wise man stood on a hill outside a new Western town. As the settlers came from the East, the wise man was the first person they met before coming to the settlement. They asked eagerly what the people of the town were like. He answered them with a question: "What were the people like in the town you just left?" Some said, "The town we came from was wicked. The people were rude gossips who took advantage of innocent people. It was filled with thieves and liars." The wise man answered, "This town is the same as the one you left." They thanked the man for saving them from the trouble they had just come out of. They then moved on further west. Then another group of settlers arrived and asked the same question: "What is this town like?" The wise man asked again, "What was the town like where you came from?" These responded, "It was wonderful! We had dear friends. Everyone looked out for the others' interest. There was never any lack because all cared for one another. If someone had a big project, the entire community gathered to help. It was a hard decision to leave, but we felt compelled to make way for future generations by going west as pioneers." The wise old man said to them exactly what he had
said to the other group: "This town is the same as the one you left." These people responded with joy, "Let's settle here!”
― John Bevere, The Bait Of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

“Jesus was showing them that not dealing with anger can lead to hatred. Hatred not dealt with would put them in danger of hell. Then He said that if they remembered their brother was offended with them, they were to make it top priority to find him and seek to be reconciled. Why should we seek with such urgency to be reconciled—for our sake or for our brother’s sake? We should go for his sake that we might be a catalyst to help him out of the offense. Even if we are not offended with him, the love of God does not let him remain angry without attempting to reach out and restore. We may have done nothing wrong. Right or wrong doesn’t matter. It is more important for us to help this stumbling brother than to prove ourselves correct.”
― John Bevere, The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

“A common excuse for self-preservation through disobedience is offense. There is a false sense of self-protection in harboring an offense. It keeps you from seeing your own character flaws because the blame is deferred to another. You never have to face your role, your immaturity, or your sin because you see only the faults of the offender. Therefore, God’s attempt to develop character in you by this opposition is now abandoned. The offended person will avoid the source of the offense and eventually flee, becoming a spiritual vagabond.”
― John Bevere, The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

“Satan, you are the enemy of my soul, and I refuse to allow you to ensnare me in your hidden and baited trap of offense against my brothers and sisters in Christ.”
― John Bevere, The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

“Love is the bottom line in our relationship with the Lord—not love of principles or teachings but love for the Person of Jesus Christ.”
― John Bevere, The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

“Absolutely no man, woman, child, or devil can ever get you out of the will of God! No one but God holds your destiny.”
― John Bevere, The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

“Father, I want to continue to always grow into a more intimate relationship with You. Expose the areas of my life that hinder me from being Christlike, and cause my life to reflect the character of my precious Savior and Lord.”
― John Bevere, The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

“When we blame others and defend our own position, we are blind. We struggle to remove the speck out of our brother’s eye while there is a log in ours. It is the revelation of truth that brings freedom to us. When the Spirit of God shows us our sin, He always does it in such a way that it seems separate from us. This brings conviction, not condemnation.”
― John Bevere, The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

“In other words, a believer who chooses to delight in the Word of God in the midst of adversity will avoid being offended. That person will be like a tree whose roots search deep to where the Spirit provides strength and nourishment. He will draw from the well of God deep within his spirit. This will mature him to the point where adversity will now be the catalyst for fruit. Hallelujah!”
― John Bevere, The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

“Not unlike Saul, many leaders in our homes, corporations, and churches are more concerned with their goals than with their offspring. Because of this attitude, these leaders view God’s people as resources to serve their vision instead of seeing the vision as the vehicle to serve the people. The success of the vision justifies the cost of wounded lives and shattered people. Justice, mercy, integrity, and love are compromised for success. Decisions are based on money, numbers, and results.”
― John Bevere, The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

“As ofensas revelarão a fraqueza e os pontos frágeis de nossas vidas. Em geral, o ponto em que pensamos que somos fortes é a área da nossa fraqueza oculta. Ela permanecerá escondida até que uma poderosa tempestade arranque aquilo que a cobre.”
― John Bevere, A isca de satanás

“Love forgets wrongs and gives hope for the future. I commit my life to loving others and to finding opportunities for restoration, healing, and peace.”
― John Bevere, The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

“Many are unable to function properly in their calling because of the wounds and hurts that offenses have caused in their lives. They are handicapped and hindered from fulfilling their full potential. Most often it is a fellow believer who has hurt them. This causes the offense to feel like a betrayal.”
― John Bevere, The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

“Quando você está fora da vontade de Deus, você não será uma bênção, nem será auxílio em nenhuma igreja. Quando você está fora da vontade de Deus, até os bons relacionamentos ficarão estremecidos. Nós estávamos fora da vontade de Deus.”
― John Bevere, A isca de satanás

“Os cristãos ofendidos também eliminam sua capacidade de dar frutos. Jesus comparou o coração ao solo na parábola do semeador. Assim como os campos de Caim eram estéreis, o solo de um coração ofendido é estéril, envenenado pela amargura. As pessoas ofendidas ainda podem ter experiências milagrosas, palavras de conhecimento, pregações fortes e cura em suas vidas. Mas esses são dons do Espírito, e não frutos.”
― John Bevere, A isca de satanás

“Use your liberty in Christ to set others free, not to assert your own rights.”
― John Bevere, The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

“Liberty is to be used to serve others. There is freedom in serving but bondage in slavery. A slave is one who has to serve, while a servant is one who lives to serve.”
― John Bevere, The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

“We should not serve the Lord for what He can do but rather for who He is and what He has already done for us.”
― John Bevere, The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

“When we possess solely a head knowledge, two things can happen: (1) we are easily susceptible to hype or emotionalism, or (2) we are bound by our intellect.”
― John Bevere, The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

“Father, in the name of Jesus, I ask that You would reveal, by Your Spirit, Your Word to me as I read this book. Expose any hidden areas of my heart that have hindered me from knowing You and serving You more effectively. I welcome the conviction of Your Spirit and ask for Your grace to carry out what You desire of me. May I come to know You more intimately as a result of hearing Your voice through reading this book.”
― John Bevere, The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

“El conocimiento de la Palabra de Dios sin amor es una fuerza destructora, porque nos llena de orgullo y legalismo (1 Corintios 8:1-3), lo cual hace que nos justifiquemos en lugar de arrepentirnos por la falta de perdón.”
― John Bevere, La Trampa de Satanás: Viva libre de la mortal artimaña de la ofensa

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― John Bevere, The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

“Jesus desires to heal our wounds. But we often do not let Him heal them because it is not the easiest road to take. It is the path of humility and self-denial that leads to healing and spiritual maturity. It is the decision to make another’s well-being more important than your own, even when that person has brought you great sorrow.”
― John Bevere, The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. —2 CORINTHIANS 10:4”
― John Bevere, The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense