Nigeria, May 25 -- The pleasures of men are varied, "(King Ahasuerus) had ordered all the officers of his household, that they should do according to each man's pleasure." (Esther 1:8). But God prescribes only One pleasure for believers. That One pleasure is Himself.

God hates what pleases men. Jesus says, "What is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God." (Luke 16:15).

God requires man to forsake his pleasures for His sake. He told me to forsake my favourite drinks, Coke and Fanta, and I have not had any of them in over 25 years.

Some pleasures He will require you to forsake permanently for His sake. Others He will require you to forsake for a season or some days. But if you are His son, one thing is certain: H...