A: We want everyone to join, so you’ll get to choose an amount that works with your monthly budget. I cannot give it higher than a 1⭐️ because John preaches that you most definitely can lose your salvation, which is NOT Biblical….. At the time of writing this, I have only just finished reading THE BAIT OF SATAN and have not yet had an opportunity to speak with the people with whom I have held the biggest offense. I have, however, gone before the Lord in prayer; admitting my offenses to Him, forgiving those people who had hurt me, releasing them from any blame in my heart and cancelling any debt I felt they owed me. Almost immediately I began feeling the weight of my offenses lifting and a peace and joy fill my heart as I thought about each person and prayed for them and for our relationship to be healed, restored and strengthened. I know to see the full work of this restoration is a process and may take some time, but I am encouraged to feel such a difference already in my heart over the last two days since finishing Bevere’s book. I am now praying as God provides the opportunities, I would be able to speak with each of these people, to confess my offenses to them and seek their forgiveness. Hopefully, we will see our friendship strengthened and our ministry together bear fruit again...yet, even if they don’t receive my attempt to mend our relationship, I will know I have been freed from the trap of offense in which the enemy once imprisoned me!

that there not be division in the Body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. I heard an unusual testimony about a minister in the Philippines. Friends of mine who had known him from a previous ministry showed me an article telling about his experiences. I think most of us tend to avoid offending people at all costs, myself included. However, sometimes the action which would be the most beneficial for everyone may very well be taken offensively. The question is, “Are we more concerned with truth and the ultimate well-being of others, or with our reputations and what people think of us?” Yet, on the flip-side, there are other times when we act out of selfish, prideful motivations and put our “rights” before the needs of others and risk offending people unnecessarily, with no higher motivation in mind aside from our own self-centeredness, thus no benefit to anybody is gained. As Bevere points out, we would do well to learn from Jesus’ example in this regard: “...He chose to use His liberty and freedom to serve...He never wanted freedom to be a license to demand our rights and cause another to be offended and stumble” (pp. 113, 116) However, when we read Psalm 1:1-2 and 119:165 we see that it says, "Blessed is the man...[whose] delight is in the law of the Lord...great peace have they which love [or delight in] Thy law; and nothing shall offend them." Bevere points out that when we choose to delight in the Word of God, even in the midst of adversity, we avoid being offended. When you're out of the will of God, you will not be a blessing or help to [others]...even the good relationships will be strained...Offended people react to the situation and do things that appear right even though they are not inspired by God. We are not called to react but to act." (p. 50)

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The Bait of Satan exposes one of the most deceptive snares Satan uses to get believers out of the will of God--offense. This trap restrains countless Christians, severs relationships, and widens the gulfs between us. Jesus said, "It is impossible that no offenses should come” (Luke 17:1). Although you will encounter offense, you can choose how you will react. If we keep the love of God as our motivation, we will not fail. Love never fails. When we love others the way Jesus loves us, we will be free even if the other person chooses not to be reconciled to us...the love of God is the key to freedom from the baited trap of offense. This must be an abounding love...that continually grows...so many in our society today are deceived by a superficial love, a love that talks but does not act. The love that will keep us from stumbling lays down its life selflessly--even for the good of an enemy. When we walk in this kind of love, we cannot be seduced into taking the bait of Satan." (pp. 162-163)

God never created us to live separately and independently of each other. He likes it when His children care for and nurture each other. He is frustrated when we...feel sorry for ourselves; making everyone else responsible for our happiness...an isolated person seeks only his own desire, not God’s. He receives no counsel and sets himself up for deception.” (p. 55) Forgiveness is the central theme of the Gospel message. If we want to enjoy the fullness of our life in Christ, we must embrace His example and forgive others. If we keep the love of God as our motivation, we will not fail. Love never fails. When we love others the way Jesus loves us, we will be free even if the other person chooses not to be reconciled to us...the love of God is the key to freedom from the baited trap of offense. This must be an abounding love...that continually grows...so many in our society today are deceived by a superficial love, a love that talks but does not act. The love that will keep us from stumbling lays down its life selflessly—even for the good of an enemy. When we walk in this kind of love, we cannot be seduced into taking the bait of Satan.” (pp. 162–163) But it is, of course, a bit more complicated than that. And while the book ends up being a fair bit longer than it needs to be in driving the point home... it may well be needed by many to be presented with a wide range of scenarios and hurts. On July 19, 2023 a Teresa Wolf left a comment, defending John Bevere and his family. She referred to the Bevere’s as clients of hers. You can read the exchange here.And he is also indeed a connaisseur at how to handle the wounds inflicted by depraved and ruthless human entitys which are aiming at you to destroy your inner peace and stability!!! Woe to the world for temptations to sin! For it is necessary that temptations come, but woe to the one by whom the temptation comes!"