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May 18, 2025

The Battle Is Spiritual

By Michael Youssef, Ph.D.

Read Exodus 7:1-24.

Do you know what the world’s number-one religion is? It’s the worship of self. So many people across the world live for their own pleasure, fulfillment, and security. Even many false religions are really self-worship in disguise. But Jesus came to destroy the worship of self because, ultimately, every one of us needs saving and not one of us can save ourselves. That path always leads to death. That’s why Jesus calls us to deny ourselves and take up our cross and follow Him (see Matthew 16:24). For many people, that’s a call they cannot heed; they cannot deny the god they love with all their heart—themselves.

Even when people are confronted with genuine miracles, many simply refuse to believe what they have witnessed. That’s what happened in Egypt. God sent ten plagues upon the land, each one designed to reveal the powerlessness of the Egyptian gods. Yet with each plague, the prideful did not repent. Pharaoh, who had a front-row seat to the miraculous plagues, only exhibited cheap and temporary repentance. Each time, after each plague was lifted, he hardened his heart against the Lord.

Just as judgment came upon Egypt, judgment is coming upon our world. This is what the book of Revelation repeatedly tells us. But God’s desire is not for sinners to perish; He wants them to find life in His Son. That is why He sends this world warning after warning.

Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your mercy and grace. Thank You for calling me out of darkness. May I share the wonders of Your love and the miracles You have performed in my own heart so that others might come to saving faith in You. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

“And the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD when I stretch out my hand against Egypt and bring the Israelites out of it” (Exodus 7:5).

Learn more in Dr. Michael Youssef’s sermon Treasure That Lasts: Giving Up Gold for Glory, Part 6: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOW

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About Leading The Way

Along with partners committed to changing the world, Dr. Michael Youssef is leading the way for people living in spiritual darkness to discover the light of Christ. By passionately proclaiming uncompromising Truth through print, web, television, and radio, this international team of experts is uniquely providing hope that is revolutionizing lives at home — and around the world.


What began as a small local radio ministry in 1988 has grown into an international ministry reaching millions for Christ — including a vast audience in the Muslim world seeking Truth in closed countries. Leading The Way's television and radio programs are broadcast in more than 28 languages to audiences across six continents. Leading The Way also produces DVDs, CDs, books, a monthly devotional magazine, solar-powered Navigators, and daily e-devotionals to spread the light of Christ. In 2009, the ministry launched its own 24/7 satellite TV channel, reaching the Muslim world with Gospel programming in English, Arabic, French, and Indonesian. Leading The Way utilizes field teams to evangelize and disciple viewers in closed countries and help persecuted Christians on the ground.


Dr. Youssef and the Leading The Way staff are committed to sharing the Gospel with the lost and equipping believers to grow into a deeper walk with Christ. Learn how you can partner with this unique ministry today.


About Dr. Michael Youssef

Michael Youssef, Ph.D., is the Founder and President of Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef, a worldwide ministry that leads the way for people living in spiritual darkness to discover the light of Christ through the creative use of media and field ministry teams. His weekly television programs and daily radio programs are broadcast more than 13,000 times per week in multiple languages throughout the world. He is also the founding pastor of The Church of The Apostles in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dr. Youssef was born in Egypt and lived in Lebanon and Australia before coming to the United States. In 1984, he fulfilled a childhood dream of becoming an American citizen. Dr. Youssef holds degrees from Moore College in Sydney, Australia; Fuller Theological Seminary in California; and a Ph.D. in social anthropology from Emory University. He has authored more than 50 books, including popular titles Saving Christianity?, Hope for This Present Crisis, Life-Changing Prayers, and Never Give Up. He and his wife reside in Atlanta and have four grown children and 11 grandchildren.

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