PROVERBS 25

Proverbs 25:26
"If the godly give in to the wicked, it’s like polluting a fountain or muddying a spring."

In one of the previous devotionals, one of my counterparts referenced one of the greatest series ever filmed: Star Wars. In Episode III, we see Anakin turn into Darth Vader. He’s promised more power, more knowledge—but most importantly, a way to save Padmé. She was carrying his children, and he foresaw her death. Palpatine promised he could help save her.

But it was all a lie. Palpatine only wanted Anakin because he was vulnerable. Anakin gave in to wickedness, and it consumed him.

In many ways, we do this too.

The devil and his demons are constantly looking for ways to creep into our lives. They’ve helped normalize darkness in our everyday world, promising us power and knowledge. Magic is woven into our kids’ shows, books, movies, and media. Yoga, originally created for Eastern religious worship of false gods, has now become a common stretching class in the West. We’re seeing a rise in witchcraft across the country. People visit New Age shops and buy crystals and statues, thinking they’ll ward off evil spirits—not realizing they’re opening doors instead of closing them.

We’re agreeing with louder cultural voices that say things like “love is love,” “you were born in the wrong body,” “let them choose what’s right and wrong,” or “Jesus would’ve done this.” We’re polluting our fountains and muddying our springs. We’re no longer reading what Scripture says—we’re just listening to the voices around us.

To some, this may not seem like a big deal. But in doing these things, we’re trying to start a fire. We keep tossing matches on the wood, waiting for it to ignite. And eventually, it will catch fire.

As Christians, we are called to be in the world but not of it. That means we’re supposed to live differently than the world’s standards.

God made you in the body you are in. He created you to love—but not to follow your every desire. He wants us to pursue what He has for us, including who He has for us—if He has someone for us. And if not, that’s okay too.

Our God is a jealous God. He wants our worship—our full devotion—not trendy “religious” items or mystical practices.

Remember what Proverbs 1 says: Wisdom keeps calling out, but she’s being drowned out by the fool. Wisdom is screaming to you—but can you hear her?

Will you start to listen?

PRAYER

Jesus shine a light on what we need to fix. Lord if we have let things into our homes or lives that are opening a door, shut that door. Show us what that is so we can get rid of it. Help us to be more about you and what you want and less about ourselves. Help us to not give in to our desires. Help us to hear wisdom calling. Jesus we ask for you to fill our lives with you. Show us the right path. We love you Jesus, Amen!