A DM culled from Proverbs 7 by Kay Daniels

 “The Late-Night DM”

Jolaolu was 19, a talented digital artist known for his reels and viral TikToks. With over 100K followers, his DMs were always buzzing. 

But one night, a message stood out. It was from a girl named Zara — mysterious bio, only a few photos, but something about her drew him in.

"Hey creative soul," she messaged. "Your art speaks to me... Wanna link up tonight?"

Jolaolu hesitated. It was late. His spirit nudged him. Something felt off. But the thrill, the flattery, the FOMO — it all overpowered his conscience.

He slipped out, hoodie up, told no one. He met Zara outside a downtown club. She was alluring, confident — almost unreal. She whispered promises, complimented his talent, and made him feel like a god.

But behind the makeup was manipulation.

That night led to blurred lines, leaked videos, lost brand deals, and shattered trust. Zara disappeared — a ghost account, gone with his dignity.

It took months for Jolaolu to rebuild. He realized: not every compliment is confirmation. Not every "vibe" is validation. He remembered the voice he ignored — the one that said "Don’t go down that street."

Moral from Proverbs 7:

"With persuasive words, she led him astray; she seduced him with her smooth talk... like an ox going to the slaughter." (Proverbs 7:21-22)

Reflection for Gen Z:

Not every DM is a direcr message meant for you. Rather stay glued to God's DM, it is not just a Direct Message but a Divine Message. 

Protect your purpose. Pursue your Vision. Walk with discretion. Choose discipline over distraction. There’s power in learning how to say “No.”