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Summary.

When God brought the Israelites into the Promised Land, He gave them a paradoxical command: “The land is yours—now go and take possession of it.” That was both a gift and a responsibility.

In the same way, we are told that God has blessed believers in Christ with every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3). He has already given us love, peace, patience, hope, joy, gratitude, and strength/endurance, yet we are still required to take hold of them and live in their reality.

The tragedy is that many Christians fail to claim what is already theirs. What holds them back? Three common obstacles include:

Laziness
Lack of Faith
Lapsing into Sin

But what if you've pushed past these struggles? Is there another obstacle that can still hinder you?

The Danger of Deception

Joshua 9 tells the story of how something as small and deceptive as stale bread nearly derailed Israel’s whole conquest.

Spiritual Mouldy Bread Today

Just as Israel was deceived by appearances, many Christians today fall for spiritual deception. Some examples include:

The Lie That We Must Earn Salvation – Some teach that faith alone is not enough, but Scripture is clear: "For by grace you have been saved through faith… not of works" (Ephesians 2:8-9).
The Prosperity Gospel – Some claim that true faith guarantees wealth and health. But Jesus Himself said, "The poor you will always have with you" (Matthew 26:11).
The Lie That We Need More Than Christ – Some say we need secret knowledge or additional revelations, but Colossians 2:10 declares that we are "complete in Him."

Seeking God’s Wisdom

Don’t trust appearances.
Always seek God’s wisdom.
Don’t assume something is right just because it looks good.
Pray first, then act.

Final Thought: If you want to walk in God's promises, seek fresh guidance daily. Don't live off mouldy bread. Seek God, trust His wisdom, and walk in His truth.

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