Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. – Proverbs 20:17

Sad story, but too often true. A man (or woman) of great influence gets caught in the mousetrap of infidelity. Drawn away by some bad smelling cheese that only looks good. It is the ultimate “okey-doke”, the ultimate farce, one of the greater lies ever told: “you’re not hurting anyone, no one else has to know, just do it for a little while and get out.”

That’s like saying, “try a little crack.” Don’t believe the hype.

The Bible calls it the “bread of deceit”.

In New Orleans, we have “po-boy” sandwiches. Man, I could use an oyster po-boy right now. (Lord have mercy.) The oysters are seasoned really well. The lettuce and tomatoes add texture and helps you fell like you are eating something healthy. The hot sauce with a little mayonnaise is a requirement. But, none of those things are what really make the po-boy. It’s the bread.

That bread, that bread, that bread! Can’t find it in any other city in America. It invites you to come back for more and more. It says, just eat one more. You don’t realize that every day you are adding a pound or two. You don’t realize that your cholesterol is shooting through the roof, because that bread is so good. Until you visit the doctor and realize, “man I’m in trouble.”

We don’t have to give into the deceitful bread of infidelity! Jesus gives us the power to resist the bread of deceit. He is that Bread from Heaven that satisfies our longing souls. Yes sir! Jesus satisfies. Worship Him while you are waiting for your deliverance and watch the power that is released in your life!

Let me tell you a true story – something that happened to me about two years ago. At the time, I was providing consulting services to a government agency. Walking down the hall, headed to the rest room, I encountered a rather attractive young woman. She smiled at me as our eyes crossed when we walked down the hall. I gave a slight smile and moved on. I read her smile, however. It was one of those smiles, you know? (Flattery is dangerous. I recommend that you don’t give it, and don’t receive it.)

As I arrived at my destination, the Holy Spirit spoke to me very clearly and said: “Everything starts as a seed.” (Wow! Did you feel the weight of that?)

I knew at that moment, that I had to be vigilant. I told my wife about that smile and continued to advance by the power of the Holy Spirit.   A few weeks later I encountered that young woman again, and the Lord gave me a Word of Knowledge for her and I spoke it to her. From then on, it was clear to her that, by God’s grace, this guy is not the one.

What’s my point?

1) Worship
2) Know that everything starts as a seed
3) Yield to the Holy Spirit
4) Speak the Word

Do these and you will not fall. Come on, too much is on the line. You are needed. You can do it, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Speak the Word! You are an overcomer!

Remember: Everything starts as a seed.