OCTOBER 30 - Falling Into Your Own Trap
3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 26:27–28; Revelation 17–18
//
3-Year Bible Devotional Book Available on Amazon
//
________________________________________
“Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and a stone will come back on him who starts it rolling. A lying tongue hates its victims, and a flattering mouth works ruin.” — Proverbs 26:27–28
“For this reason her plagues will come in a single day, death and mourning and famine, and she will be burned up with fire; for mighty is the Lord God who has judged her.” — Revelation 18:8
________________________________________
Have you ever seen someone try to mess with others only for it to backfire? Maybe they spread a rumor and ended up losing trust themselves. That’s the kind of thing Proverbs warns about—digging a trap for someone else and falling into it yourself. In Proverbs 26:27–28, it’s a reminder that deception and manipulation often hurt the one who started them.
In Revelation 17–18, we see the fall of Babylon—a powerful symbol of pride, greed, and rebellion against God. Even though Babylon looked strong, God brought justice and exposed her corruption. These verses show us a powerful truth: evil might look like it's winning for a while, but it never ends well.
________________________________________
THINK ABOUT IT
1. Check your motives: Are you tempted to manipulate a situation to get what you want? Proverbs warns that when we do things out of selfish ambition, it often backfires. God honors honesty and humility.
2. The danger of “Babylon living”: Revelation shows us what happens when a society puts wealth, power, and pleasure above God. What are some “Babylon-like” temptations in your world? How can you stay faithful to God in the middle of them?
3. God’s justice is real: Babylon seemed untouchable—but God’s judgment came swiftly. Don’t be fooled by how things look on the outside. Trust that God sees everything, and He will make things right in His time.
________________________________________
BOTTOM LINE
Trying to win by doing wrong will never truly work. God calls us to live with integrity, even when it’s hard, because He sees the heart and always brings justice in the end.
________________________________________
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, Thank You for showing me that Your justice is real and that evil never wins in the end. Help me to choose honesty and humility, even when I’m tempted to take shortcuts. Keep me from falling into the traps of pride, lies, or selfishness. I want to live in a way that honors You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.