Diversion by deception
- Nehemiah discerned diversions that would have distracted him from restoring the broken walls of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 6:2).
- Nehemiah stayed focused on God given mission (Nehemiah 6:3).
- Nehemiah knew when to say, "No," because he knew his priorities (Nehemiah 6:4).
Diversion by accusation
- When Nehemiah was falsely accused (Nehemiah 6:6-7), he refuted it by stating the truth (Nehemiah 6:8); he was able to discern the false motive.
- When attacked with the false accusation, he prayed for strength (Nehemiah 6:9).
Diversion by temptation
- Nehemiah was tempted by a false prophet to run away in fear by breaking God's way (Nehemiah 6:10).
- Nehemiah discerned the deceptive temptation by remaining in God's truth, being a man of principle (Nehemiah 6:11-13).
- Nehemiah prayed against the false prophets (Nehemiah 6:14)
Ground your life in God given priorities and stay on the course through intimacy with God in prayer and standing firmly in his truth when you face hardships and oppositions.
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