Trading with the Enemy’s Tools: A Call to Discernment

 What if it has become legal—even acceptable—to trade with the enemy’s tools?

When we read the account of Daniel and his friends, who chose to abstain from the king’s delicacies (Daniel 1:8–16), it’s more than just a historical event. As children, it became a song for many of us—something we chanted with innocence and enthusiasm. But as we grow older, we realize it’s not just a song—it’s a conviction. A declaration: We will not play with the enemy’s toys.

No matter how fun, trendy, or cleverly disguised these tools may be, God’s Word must remain our guide and our standard for living. We are constantly surrounded by cultural influences: the workplace environment, popular media, music and dance trends, and generational ideologies. These things may seem harmless on the surface, but often they are laced with spiritual compromises.

We are reminded of Job, a man whom Satan sought to accuse before God (Job 1:6–12). The enemy still roams the earth, seeking legal grounds to accuse the children of God. And many times, that access is granted not through obvious sin, but through subtle compromises—tools handed over to us by culture, normalized by society, and even celebrated as progressive.

When you find yourself in an environment where the lifestyle or work culture contradicts your Christian values—where your spirit is daily grieved—remember this: You may be in the world, but you are not of it. You are called to live by a higher order—the way of the Lord.

We have a choice: to absorb the ways of the world or to let the way of Jesus shape our thoughts, decisions, and habits.

The Bible warns us clearly:

“Lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.” — 2 Corinthians 2:11 (NKJV)

This scripture is a wake-up call—to be vigilant, to stay alert, and to live intentionally. Each day is a fresh invitation to ride victoriously in Christ, lifting up the name of the Master.

Let us not trade away our convictions for convenience. Let us not adopt tools crafted by the enemy for fleeting relevance. Instead, let us walk in discernment, courage, and truth—boldly declaring that we will not feast at the king’s table when we’ve been invited to the Lord’s.

Stay Revived!