Mark 8:33 – 33 But when Jesus turned and looked at his disciples, he rebuked Peter. “Get behind me, Satan!” he said. “You do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.”
What was Peter doing that was so bad?
He wasn’t trusting the Lord.
As men and women we try to do things that seem right to us. Things that are good for us without first thinking what’s best for the Kingdom. What’s the Lord wanting or saying?
However, God and Jesus are very serious when it comes to doing things the way of the Kingdom.
You’ve seen this one many times and will many more.
Proverbs 14:12 – 12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
Man’s thinking is not God’s thinking. That’s why we have to go against our thinking and read His Word so we can try to think like Him. Even then it’s tough as a sinner, but if you’re not even trying? Ouch!
The Lord wants us to do what’s right. He didn’t put us on this earth and turn us loose to figure out what’s best for us and then check in later. Satan is peddling that dope likes its candy in these last days. Don’t be a user of his.