Divine Purpose
"For God has put it into their hearts to fulfill His purpose, to be of one mind, and to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled." (Revelation 17:17 NKJV) Distractions from the path of righteousness are always brighter with every aspiration for the zenith position of life. Even Jesus Christ was not spared the temptation of the devil, when He was promised the kingdom of the world for a compromise on the divine purpose. While the desire of the Lord remains the dominion of His children, the dominion of the Lord over His chosen people should not be compromised for earthly pursuits. Unfortunately, affluence influences the heart to embrace worldly lusts. However, a divinely-driven purpose will readily trade satisfaction from the kingdom of this world for a service to the King of all kings.