Most Christians Fall into This DEADLY Trap
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- Are you constantly rehearsing past hurts? Have you lost hope because of what someone did to you?
Offense is one of the most deceptive snares Satan uses to get believers out of the will of God. And the scary thing about offense is this: it often flies under the radar. Most Christians don't even know they are offended, and thus, are completely unaware of the havoc it's wreaking in their lives.
So how do you know if you are offended-and more importantly, what does the path to freedom look like? How do you go from being constantly weighed down by offense to traveling light?
Tune in to this week's episode of Conversations with John and Lisa Bevere to discover how you can overcome the deadly trap of offense!
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Chapters:
0:00 - Keeping Your Marriage Healthy
0:23 - The Bait of Satan
1:57 - Our Generation’s Greatest Battle
2:55 - What Does It Mean to Be Offended?
3:49 - The Symptoms of Offense
4:28 - 30 Years of The Bait of Satan
9:30 - An Offended Person Will Do This
15:28 - How I Went from Offense to Freedom
18:46 - This Kept Me from Getting Healed
23:35 - Forgiveness Versus Reconciliation
27:40 - When People Won’t Reconcile With You
31:35 - Ask Yourself This
33:15 - Celebrate 30 Years of The Bait of Satan
34:23 - Freedom Prayer
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This is so timely and healing!! But PLEASE Lisa, let hubby finish his thoughts before you interrupt. ♥️
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Hi John! It was through one of your sermons on The Bait of Satan that the Holy Spirit spoke to me to forgive someone who hurt me deeply. He walked with me through the whole process as I was alone in my room praying. First He took me to the Cross and showed me His forgiveness towards both of us. Then I spoke and said, "Because of the Cross of Jesus, I forgive this person." Then the Holy Spirit said, "Good, but that's not enough, now you have to bless this person". So I spoke blessings and meant it. And then He asked me to repeat the same process with the person my friend used to hurt me with and that's when the tears came down. But by His power, I was able to do it. Then the Holy Spirit said, "Now, give to me your wound that I may seal it", so I surrendered my wound. Then the Holy Spirit said, "Son, you look just like your Father in Heaven who brings sunlight to both good and evil". Concerning that relationship, we have reconciled and our friendship is even deeper than it was before. These things only happen when we have God as our Father.
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Hi, I am glad to read your testimony is amazing. I don't know why I read your comment when I am going through unbearable pain that my young sister doesn't want to see me or talk to me it has been two years and few months please pray for me that I will reconcile with my young sister. And I will make sure to come back to give a testimony if it happens... I am trusting God can do it for me, if He has done it for you. God bless you ❤🙏
This is awesome ❤
Forgive people who don’t repent…that’s a tough one….
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Joyce Meyer wrote a book called “Do yourself a favor, forgive”. It has the same angle than “The bait of Satan” and changes my life. God used this and other events in my life to bring me back to Christ after being hurt by a very bad cult experience. Forgiveness was the key which opened my heart. Thanks John & Lisa for this message.
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Christians need to build up one another . Christians need to pray for one another .
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I lived in the prison of offence for years in my marriage, biggest torment I have ever put myself through. God has delivered me from that torment. To God be the Glory🙌🙌🙌🙌, worst prison to ever put yourself in.
Amen 🎺 🕊 Shalom 🕊💞🕊
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“GOD, Forgive ME ~ FOR I know NOT what I DO!”🙏🏻🕊
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I am 23 years old and I’m in the midst of walking through offense and this video has convicted and encouraged me. I’m so grateful for this word, it exposed some roots and now I am praying and planning ways I can do good to the people who hurt me. I love Lisa’s line: we need you totally free so you can be totally God’s. thank you both for this talk in season.
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I agree that the bait of Satan and the Fear of the Lord has been a real help to me!! Thank you.
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Great episode, but Lisa please let John tell his story without interrupting.
I love their communication style!
So true! Thank you for having the courage to say this. I'm following what he is saying and she constantly stops the flow of the message because she feels the need to be heard. Her interruptions don't add to his message. I end up getting nothing from it and turning it off because the stories are never finished and keep going in different directions. I've heard her teaching and read her books, and she is a very good teacher too. She should have her own show so they can both bring forth their messages without disruption.
I came here to say this too. They both tend to interrupt each other, which honestly is difficult to listen to. It comes across to me like they each think that what they have to say is more important than what the other is saying. Listening to each other, instead of speaking, is powerful.
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Yes I agree, I hope they see these comments and make adjustments. It makes it harder to listen to when there are interruptions to add two cents in here and there
This was the first Christian book I read in my mid 20s as a baby Christian. The counsel and wisdom gleaned has blessed me tremendously over the years! Thank you John and blessings to your family 🙏🏾
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My goodness. I'm only at the intro and I'm already convicted. Speak to me Lord Jesus.
Me, too! Ouch….
Here too!!
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Forgiveness is a choice, reconciliation is a process, restoration is the goal.
Lisa , I say this in love, please let John tell his story without so much interruption. Your input is appreciated, but when you jump in while he’s talking it’s distracting.
No it's disrespectful!
@@lmarteen2778 I’m saying it in love.. but agree with you
This is their style, is God offended that she keeps interrupting? Pick what you resonate with and buy the book. No one will interrupt you.
I love both of them equally.... Their teaching is so necessary
just good harmless banter between husband & wife; two people that have known each other for a very long time and actually know how to communicate with each other! so good to see with a great word and teaching! God bless you all!
I went through break up of my marriage and divorce when I read this book. It strengthen my relationship with God so much and changed so many of my responses.
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I bought the book AND audiobook over 10 years ago! I was so desperate to be free, that I played the audiobook at night so I can get this deep into my subconscious! I am now playing a role in helping the people I was once hurt with. I knew there was a reason the enemy wanted me to be offended with them, I would be playing a huge role in their lives. Offense is kryptonite to the prophetic….
I recommend this book to all. The word in this book contains the Balm of Gilead.
As you read, it searches for places that need healing and restoring. I was never the same.
I can go on and on….
THIS IS A MUST READ- A BOOK THAT GOES IN THE FAVORITE SECTION!
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John and Lisa. You are blessed to have each other.
Hallelujah!!! I’m blessed and favored with $60,000 every week! Now I can afford anything and support the work of God and the church. For Your glory, LORD! HALLELUJAH!
Oh really? Tell me more! Always interested in hearing stories of successes.
This is what Ana Graciela Blackwelder does, she has changed my life.
After raising up to 60k trading with her, I bought a new house and car here in the US and also paid for my son’s (Oscar) surgery. Glory to God.shalom.
I know Ana Graciela Blackwelder, and I have also had success...
Absolutely! I have heard stories of people who started with little or no knowledge but managed to emerge victorious thanks to Ana Graciela Blackwelder.
I cant stop listening to these messages. They truly are life changing. The lord has been convicting me a lot through their messages. But i know the lord convicts us because he wants the best for us always. Thank you for continuing to minister nothing but the word of god!
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Thank you God for John and Lisa Bevere. And for the revelations you give us through them. Praise Jesus!
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Wow, over 20 years of being held captive to my divorce, having forgiven my X but not myself, boy have I been a bonehead. Haven't caught very many of your teachings, but both have been truly enlightening. Hallelujah. I found you on utube on accident, God's ways are so much better than ours.
I love you both and gain a whole lot from hearing you both. I don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. I don’t mean it as critical. I’m saying this because I truly value what each of you says. I really want to tune in and hear what John is saying but I feel he gets cut off a lot. I appreciate it all. I’m just stating frustration that I experience when I am trying to hear John share. ❤❤❤ Please don’t take this wrong. I love your ministry and what you both bring.
Agreed. And it doesn’t help that her voice and mic are so crisp. He tries to speak a little louder, and continue speaking when she cuts in, but it’s noticeable.
I get really excited and cut others off sometimes too, so I get it.
Amen !! Forgiveness heals with Gods power
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What to do when you are mistreated and abused, your messages have blessed me over the years!! Glory to Jesus !!
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30 yrs..thats when I graduated high school ! I heard about this several years ago when a lead pastor did a message on it and offense and it shifted so much for me!! Thank you!
My God, what an extremely powerful word!!🙌🏽🙌🏽
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This has blessed me so much! 1/2 the video i just started crying and had to stop and pray and ask God for forgiveness for being offended!
I'm been married for 5 years and during those 5 years i have been emotional abused by my husband. He as lied and called me names etc... to the point where i coudn't pray of even have any good thought about him.
This past months my prayer life changed dramatically. I couldn't pray for more than 5 min.
This video has conficted me and i cried for forgiveness to God for being offended to the point where i didn't care anymore what happens to my husband. I even somedays that maybe God didn't want me to get married to this man and that is why He hasn't answered my prayers or heard my cry or seen my fast.
Now i realise, the reason why we get offended is because we are selfish!
We think peoples ow us respect, love, affection, kindness..
And that is not true.
NO one ow you ANYTHING!
I'm searching for what i needed in the wrong place. In an imperfect human just as me; instead of going to God for all my needs!
IN HIM THERE IS ALL THAT WE NEED!
HE IS LOVE, KIND,GENTIL,FORGIVING,HAS
TRUE PEACE, HE IS WISE...HE IS PERFECT!
From this day, i'll start praying for my husband again but this time not ask God to convict him of his sins, but to bless him with everything i want God to bless me with!
I also pray for God to release me from holding grudge when i get offended and for a forgiving heart. For when i get offended to quickly forgive the person that offends me and by forgiving not give a footstool to the devil to make things worse by his lies.
Please Help me in my weakness Holy Spirit.🛐🩸✝️
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Your two messages are life changing. Just finished doing a text Bible study of THE AWE OF GOD with two other men. Although we are in different locations, our daily reading, followed by texting each other our thoughts, has initiated a time of deep pruning. Appreciate you more than I can express!!!!
I can’t thank God enough for this podcast. You have no idea how much this blessed me! Thank you for sharing with us!
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I remember one Sunday morning before church,
I started to forgive and bless every person I could think of and by the time I finished,
I felt the same clean refreshing feeling like when I was baptized! God is sooo awesome!!!
Hi John and Lisa I needed so much to hear this teaching. I know God led me to it.Thank you
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John and Lisa! I love the dynamic between the two of you! Thank you for modelling so well a Christian marriage and partnership- it inspires me for a marriage I will have one day ❤
Yes, read Bait if Satan. Now I need to do it again!
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Love you guys so much
May God bless and keep you and your family ❤😊
Malefu Madlala in South Africa
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28:49 this is a good and crucial point that needs to be addressed because too many Christians didn't realize that they could file police report and take legal action when they were mistreated illegally or abused criminally. Our job to forgiving the person who hurt us and let go off offense and the necessity of ceasing trusting that person and taking legal action about the criminal incident when it's a must are two very different matters.
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Thank you Lisa & John Bevere for the Living Word of God. In mentioning about locking within offences. Thank you Holy Spirit in the Name of Jesus for opening the locked gates on offences in my Heart, Will, Mind & Emotion, Physically & Spiritually Amen
I pray for those that I have offended too.. to forgive me in Jesus name,amen
Yes, I have offended so many people. Forgive me, Lord.
I’m reading this book right now by the prompting of the Holy Spirit. I wish I could put into words how much this book is helping me. The Holy Spirit is doing a work in my heart using this book. John and Lisa you guys a Father And Mother in the faith for this generation. I’m thankful for you both. While watching this video with John begin to Pray I literally started crying out. Then John said I see people crying while watching this 😳. The Spirit of God was present in this video and in my home while watching this. I’m so amazed by God. He wants me to be free. His love for me didn’t leave me in a state of offense or bitterness. He put resources like this book to use along side of His word to set me free. I must partner with His to do the work to maintain my freedom. Thank you both for your obedience to God ❤
I bought this book 20 years ago, and I read it usually once a year! Wonderful book!
Yup….about every 6 months I find myself needing to review this book…
Lisa is driving conversation and helping John remember certain specific things
Wow - wow - wow - wow - Wow!.... You guys hit it out of the park with this one!!!
Lisa and John I thought you both did a great job being faithful to God on the podcast 👍you guys are a match made in heaven.
Bless Your Family & Ministry. I never thought I was holding any offences. Its the way you express it can be locked inside. Had to stop the video knowing I had to pray. Amen
Thanks so much for this. We are living in a world where this needs to be understood. God bless you for sharing😊
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I thank God so much for you too. You are amazing people of God. This is what it means to be a willing vessel for God to use. ❤❤
The Bait of Satan is one of the best books I've read! I still buy and recommend it to other believers all the time. Its truth based on the Word and so powerful in exposing the enemy. Thank you!
Pastor John Hagee told us how great the book was so I bought and he was sooo right
John and Lisa, great and powerful insights! Thank you. ❤
Thank you for this powerful word!
just love the banter between John & Lisa; two people that have known each other for a very long time and actually know how to communicate with each other! so good to see with a great word and teaching! God bless you both - the Body, Bride, Church & Ekklesia are fortunate to have you both in it!
I always walk away with a deeper perspective when hearing from both of you, thank you for your obedience to Christ.
Last night the Lord told me I was holding unforgiveness in my heart to a woman I don’t know personally. I thought I had forgiven her, but clearly I hadn’t. As you were closing, I prayed in agreement with you. Then the Lord said to me, “Carrie, she holds guilt in her heart for her actions.” I THINK, She didn’t know the harm that was done in the moments it was happening. I assume my husbands associates told her the news when he was unable to return to complete the work.
Lord Jesus, thank you for reconciling us to yourself. Thank you for the Holy Spirit that who convicts our hearts of sin, so that we can repent. I ask in Jesus name that this lady will know the name of Jesus, the name above every name and that she would know that our family has forgiven her and that she would be blessed with your wisdom, strength, and guide her heart to your truth. I ask for her protection of her mind and ask that she would have health and health with abundance. That your face would shine upon her and bless her. Amen
I agree, I also observed the interruption long ago but thank you for mentioning it. I appreciate the teaching
We live in a world where Satan is spreading lies and deception. We must fight the enemy with fasting and prayer! Thanks for sharing and your ministry! You are a lovely couple!❤❤
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Thank you so much, I needed this soooooooo much ❤ just ordered the book!!
Praise God ❤️. So needed to hear this . Giving me a deeper understanding the traps of Satan in this area. Glory aleluya.
Thank you for walking through your experience with offense. Extremely helpful as I am currently walking out deep areas of unforgiveness in my life
Thank you Lisa for asking this question to John. Thank you both for your time. This conversation has been enlightening to things I almost convinced myself would be my forever cycle. I have been wrestling with how can I overcome. Thank you, may the Lord continue to bless you both.
Thank you I really needed to hear this God bless you guys ❤️
Thank you for explaining the How of forgiveness. I can feel the walls between me and God because of offense and He tells me to forgive and I am trying to figure out how to really do it! I think this video will help me get breakthrough in this area. Thank you and God bless you both! Shalom!
Wonderful, timely video-thank you! Forgiveness, as discussed in the video, requires humility. Being humble means reflecting on our own faults and shortcomings. Our struggles may differ from others, making it easy to judge, but we've all done things others haven't and wouldn't do. Recognizing our shared frailty helps me forgive. Addressing the root of my bitterness and offense is crucial. When our identity is firmly in Christ, we are less likely to be offended. Confidence in our identity in Christ is incredibly important. God bless 🌹
This is an insanely powerful message. It really touched me! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for this.
Thanks for this message
Jesus give me strength. As a single mom and it is hard to have everything on my shoulders. Especially because both of my sons are special needs but despite the challenges I face. I keep faith in Jesus even as I struggle to pay rent and as I struggle to buy groceries for my children. Faith over fear. I love you Lord. I have faith you will provide.❤️💕💕
I have an idea...why don't you copy and paste this and put it on every Christian channel you can find...oh wait, you've already been doing that for months
Thank you John and Lisa❤ you 2 are amazing man and woman of God. Love your openness, and your testimonies. God bless you and your family
Thank you so much both for this teaching , I felt the presence of God very powerful 😢blessings from Sydney Australia
I praise God for your lives, and it is so true that I was also healed when I forgave those who offended and hurt me.🙌🙌🙌 Glory to God.🙏🙏🙏
The book is as old as I am!🤣Such a relevant message Im going to read it again!
I love how in love they are...so amazing ❤
I needed this message
It will surely free me from 27 years of bandage God .continue blesssing your ministry
In Jesus blessed name
Amen n Amen
Perfect conversation! Thank you for sharing this message again. It resonates with me deeply. I’m very appreciative of Gods guidance through your message. 🙏
Thank you for sharing such a powerful word of God 🙏🏽God bless you and the family ❤
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this presentation triggered a long awaited, sorely needed, full-on conviction/healing by the Holy Spirit.
God Bless you and yours 🌿🕊🌿thank you so much.
Powerful message, with a focus ….awaiting arrival of my book.
I read this book in Slovak language. Great book, thanks John and Lisa 👍🙏
Awesome podcast.. God bless both of you!!
Thank you
You preached this message at my local church several years ago! Such a great message I’m going to re-visit again! Thank you!! ❤
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Thank you. So good. Johannes Swart South Africa.
Love you guys
Love this book.
This message has been eye-opening for me, I thought of people i didn't even realise i was offended by 😮
The Bait of Satan is my favorite book by John Bevere.
The problem for us is when we know what to do, faith immediately goes out the door. This is because of the closed system of sin, law, death and the Devil we live in and there is no way out of the law except through the promise.
I’ve missed you guys!!!
38:23 Tumi's remark about the Duplicitous Duo announcing they were pregnant with "Little Betty" on Valentine's day, and how it mimicked Diana escaped me.
This is good, and it has helped me. There are levels of forgiveness. I already know the power of forgiving and what unforgiveness does. There are two people with whom I have come to a certain level of forgiveness, but couldn't get past it. You have shown me how to do that.
Megan Ashley got me to purchase your book! So good!
Lol, I love you guys. Ya'lls teachings together always touch my heart.
It’s a process. It doesn’t happen overnight. Be nice to yourself 😊
The answer to all Christian problems is Prayer and more Prayer Ttake God at His Word
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Bitterness in unfulfilled revenge.
I gosh aa taught me to pray for those I held anger or resentment against until I no longer did and could love them as Gods child and it is 100 painful
Amen 🙌🙌🙌
I'm so shut down ....I know it is the hardest....I feel I shut myself in a very Thick wall😢
Wish this guy could get his point across without being constantly interrupted
I vote yes, and thank you.
Excellente...
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A person's own folly/own unwisdom leads to their ruin, yet their heart rages against YHWH. Proverbs 19:3
John Milton - “Better to reign in Hell, than to serve in Heaven.”
Jeremiah 17:9
The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Off subject. I pray to God that you both do not have a secret that will be exposed. 😢 I know God is sifting his church but I love both of Ya'll, I don't think I can take hearing that another pastor has fallen. We love your teachings.