Soon afterward nosotros arrived inward Budapest,* my husband's wallet was pickpocketed on a crowded tram. The thief managed to take the wallet from my husband's buttoned pocket.
Afterwards, nosotros remembered some suspicious behavior. Perhaps if nosotros hadn't been jet-lagged we'd convey been to a greater extent than careful in addition to alert. But you lot tin bet we've been to a greater extent than careful since this theft.
In some ways, this province of affairs mirrors our spiritual lives.
John 10:10 identifies the world's worst thief in addition to 1 Peter 5:8 warns us: "Stay alert! Watch out for your smashing enemy, the devil. He prowls only about similar a roaring lion, looking for person to devour." (NLT)
Fortunately, nosotros convey company Biblical ways to continue Satan from stealing our treasures by:
1. Keeping our treasures inward the correct "pockets" (i.e. non storing them on earth-Matthew 6:19-21).
2. Staying alarm inward prayer (Colossians 4:2).
3. Wearing protective Christian "gear" (Ephesians 6:10-18).
*We did Christian run inward Budapest for five years in addition to nosotros provide each yr for 2-3 months.
I likewise encourage you lot to read: 5 Ways Satan Speaks
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