Dinah's Dare

Dinah's Dare

“Dinah, daughter of Leah and Jacob, went out to visit

some of the Canaanite women.”

Genesis 34:1

Ugh!

Dinah was bored. “Cooking, cleaning, and staying close to mother…ugh! I don’t want this! What normal girl does? I crave adventure, fashion, and friends I

can relate to. And what about boys?”

Dinah took one more look at her tented home, her mother grinding

wheat, and the bleating, smelly goats nearby. And she was gone—in a flash!

What fun! She was popular, the new girl and the boys—stood in

line. But one boy, a prince in the region, took a special liking to Dinah and with sweet words seduced her, and brought her into his home. Angry brothers sought revenge, killed her lover and brought her back.

Dinah wanted to do the popular thing...wanted to fit in. But she made a dangerous choice which brought shame upon her

family...disappointment with herself.

Maybe she thought, “Oh, I just want to have fun, spread my wings and discover who I am. What’s all the fuss? Look at me. I’m flying out the nest!”

Dinah was tricked. She believed Satan's lie. "You'll be so popular. Don't turn down the most wanted boy on campus. Don't be a fool!"  So she followed the crowd.

(Despite her fall, Dinah was returned and made right by God—but more on that good news later.)

Jesus loves you so. He has such good plans for you. He has chosen...YOU!
"But no one will like me. They'll think I'm weird." So what! you're

not just anybody! You're a child of the King. Wear your crown.Be different and shine. Love yourself and say no to Satan's lies.Say yes to Jesus. You'll not be disappointed. He'll never lie to you. He won't sweet talk you.

He went to the cross for you. No one else did that for you. 

Dear Lord,

Cleanse my heart today. Make me ever pure. You've chosen me for greatness. I want to follow You!

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