DON'T LET ANYONE MAKE YOU SIN AGAINST GOD

One day, a woman came to me seeking prayers. She seemed troubled and afraid, so I asked her to explain what was going on. She shared that she was worried about her relationship with her boyfriend and feared she might lose him.

She explained that she had been in a toxic relationship in the past that had left her broken. After ending it, she decided to turn her life around by returning to God. She committed herself to prayer, studying God’s Word, and attending church. One of her biggest prayers was for God to bless her with a God-fearing man who would encourage her faith and pray with her.

Eventually, she met someone who seemed to be an answer to her prayers. He had all the qualities she had prayed for and would teach her the Word of God and pray with her over the phone every night. As their relationship grew, he began visiting her house. One day, they ended up sleeping together. The man persuaded her by telling her he wanted to know her better and that it was necessary to "create a spiritual bond"  between them by sleeping together to ensure they wouldn’t separate. Because she trusted him as a “man of God,” she believed him.

Sleeping together became a normal part of their relationship. They would even pray before they slept and when they woke up, and he would leave early in the morning to avoid being seen. At times, he admitted their actions were wrong but justified it by saying it was acceptable since they didn’t live together. He was just spending the night with her.

However, the woman began noticing changes in her emotions. She would wake up feeling bitter and start a fight with him for no reason. She became jealous, often accusing him of cheating whenever she found another woman’s number in his phone. This cycle of fights, apologies, and confusion continued until the man told her, “I think you don’t love me anymore. Maybe you’ve found another man. If so, just tell me.”

Afraid of losing him, she came to me, unsure of what was happening.

I told her plainly, “The problem is the sin you are committing. Fornication is opening gates, not doors but—huge gates—for evil spirits to ruin your life and relationship.

I told her the two of you are destroying your own lives and this relationship because of what you are doing. I told her God was not in the prayers they were praying. I told her "The only prayer you were supposed to pray was the one of repentance and then make a commitment to stop sleeping together until marriage.”

She listened and agreed to change. I encouraged her to talk to her boyfriend and explain her decision to remain pure until marriage. I reminded her that by continuing in sin, she was destroying her own blessings.

A few weeks later, I called to follow up. Sadly, she admitted that she hadn’t followed through. She had decided to continue the relationship as it was.

It was heartbreaking.

This story reflects the reality of many who are led astray by people they trust. Some individuals, even those who claim to be “men of God,” justify sinful behavior and lead others into destruction. But the Bible warns us clearly: “Therefore become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]” (Ephesians 5:1 AMP).

We must not allow anyone—whether a boyfriend, girlfriend, friend, or even a pastor—to cause us to sin against God. True love leads to purity and righteousness, not compromise.

Prayer: Father, guide me to walk in purity and obedience to Your Word. Give me the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to recognize those who lead me away from You. Amen