Greg Laurie: A New Beginning Don’t Make Deals with the Devil | God in the Gridlock
Oct 16, 2025
Stuck in life’s gridlock? Pastor Greg Laurie uses the Israelites’ challenges to shed light on seeking divine help. Discover how small sins can escalate, as illustrated by a hippo story, and the dangers of compromising with the devil. Learn the importance of consulting God before making decisions and seeking wisdom from seasoned believers. Even after mistakes, God's intervention is possible through repentance. Embrace Christ's victory over darkness and find hope in new beginnings!
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Hippo Pet Turned Deadly
- Greg Laurie tells of a man in South Africa who raised a hippo that later killed him.
- The story illustrates how small tolerations of danger can grow into deadly problems when unchecked.
Gibeonites' Deceptive Treaty
- Greg Laurie summarizes the Gibeonites' deception in Joshua 9 where they disguised themselves to secure a treaty.
- The example shows how cunning tactics can trick believers into harmful alliances when discernment is absent.
Spiritual Battle Is Constant
- The spiritual battle never stops because the devil is always active and seeking to destroy lives.
- Recognizing continual spiritual opposition reframes struggles as part of an ongoing battle, not isolated incidents.
