"The thief comes only to to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." John 10:10
Jesus is talking to the Pharisees here as He explains to them that He is the Good Shepherd. He explains that anyone who comes in any way other then how the Old Testament prophets proclaimed are thieves and false prophets. Jesus explains that the intentions of thieves, whether it be Satan or false prophets, is to destroy us. Every temptation we are faced with, no matter how good it seems or pretty it looks will result in harming us. This is the only intention of the enemy. Satan wants to destroy all people, especially Christians there is no one that he wants to help. So often we can buy into these lies that look so appealing at first, but eventually turn out to harm us. Jesus says He has come so that we may have life, not just life, but an abundant life. Jesus came to die on the cross to pay for our sins and pay the price. He rose again to conquer death so that we may have life through Him alone. He ascended into Heaven so that He may reign at the right-hand of God and that the Holy Spirit would come down to earth to empower us to complete His will. Jesus prepared not only a way for us to experience eternal life, but an abundant life through God's love. God is the one who blesses us and cares for us. Everything that is good comes from above. When we can submit ourselves to Him and abide in His ways we will experience such life because God does not intend to harm us in any way. God desires goodness for our lives, Satan desires pain and destruction for our lives. Why give into temptation when we know without a shadow of a doubt the it will harm us in the end?
Follow God, for He loves and cares for you.
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