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“The Devices of Satan!”
. ~•~ 2 Corinthians 2:11~•~
. "Lest Satan should get an advantage of us:
. for we are not ignorant of his devices."

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INTRODUCTION

When Paul wrote his second epistle to the Corinthians, he let them know that there is a possibility that Satan might take advantage of them: 2 Corinthians 2:11 READ PLEASE ????

All of Jesus followers must be in a position to NOT be caught off guard, WATCH and PRAY! Satan's advantage is based upon one being "ignorant of his devices". But if we are aware of the methods Satan uses to lead people astray, we can resist him successfully! READ PLEASE ???? Romans 12:2

I. BLIND THE MINDS OF PEOPLE
Satan still works hard to keep sinners blinded to the glorious Gospel of JESUS. JESUS is the Light in this world of Darkness and JESUS is Salvation! Satan's aim is to use every trick to keep sinners blind and ignorant to GOD'S HOLY WORD! 2 Corinthians 4:3-4. Please note that if our gospel of JESUS be hid IT IS hid from those that are LOST, EYES THAT HAVE BEEN BLINDED TO THE GOSPEL OF JESUS!

2 Corinthians 4:3-4 READ PLEASE ????

So, "the god of this age" has blinded them so that can't or will not desire to accept JESUS or understand the Good News. What is that GOOD NEWS, THE CROSS, FAITH and HOPE IN A LIVING SAVIOR, THE GIFT OF GOD, BAPTISM IN JESUS NAME! Acts 2:38; 2 Corinthians 4:3-4.

• By the doctrine of ATHEISM - there is no god; and Polytheism belief in more than one god.
• By the doctrine of EVOLUTION - we are simply animals.
• By the doctrine of HUMANISM - this belief stress values put on being good, showing kindness and love. This belief rejects the idea that we need Jesus or the Bible.

Our greatest weapon is TRUTH, which can defeat the false arguments! Remember Satan hopes is to keep sinners in SIN! John 8:32 READ PLEASE! ????

II. GET PEOPLE HOOKED ON "THE THINGS OF THE WORLD"

REGARDING THIS "DEVICE" OF SATAN
I am referring to those things described in 1 John 2:15-17 READ PLEASE! ????

Satan used these tactics against EVE. Genesis 3:6 READ PLEASE! ????
• What she saw was "good for food" (the lust of the flesh)
• It was "pleasant to the eyes" (lust of the eyes)
• It was "desirable to make one wise" (pride of life)

Satan also tried these tactics in tempting Jesus. Matthew 4:1-11 READ PLEASE! ????
• "command that these stones become bread" (lust of the flesh)
• "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down" (pride of life)
• All these things I will give you if" (lust of the eyes)

Today, many are still in darkness and many are returning to their darkness because sin is tempting, daring, adventurous, FUN until you pay for it through a lost marriage, a disease, a car accident, and suicide.

OUR BEST DEFENSE AGAINST IT
Saturate ourselves with the Word of God!
This is how Jesus overcame His temptations by the devil. Matthew 4:4,7,10 READ PLEASE! ???? Develop LOVE FOR JESUS! 1 John 2:15 READ PLEASE! ???? One cannot be a friend of the world and maintain friendship with JESUS. James 4:4 READ PLEASE! ????

By saturating ourselves with the WORD OF GOD, SING PRAISES TO YOURSELF, LOVE, GIVE and FORGIVE, SHOW MERCY TO OTHERS BECAUSE WE ALL HAVE SINNEDAND FALLEN SHORT OF PLEASING JESUS, James 4:7 READ PLEASE! ????

III. PERSECUTE THOSE TRYING TO DO RIGHT

REGARDING THIS "DEVICE" OF SATAN
Peter warned that the devil sought to devour Christians through persecutions. 1 Peter 5:8-9. READ PLEASE! ???? Paul worried that afflictions brought about by Satan might tempt the Thessalonians to give up. 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5. Even today, Satan persecutes Christians! Some literally died! Others through social pressures that are often equally effective:

• Peer pressure by strangers, family and friends!
• Ridiculed by strangers, family and friends!
• Ostracism from strangers, family and friends!

OUR BEST DEFENSE AGAINST IT
Encourage one another! This is what Peter did in 1 Peter 5:8-10. Paul sent Timothy to do the same in 1 Thessalonians 3:2-3. Adopt the proper attitude: Rejoice! Knowing that trials can make us stronger. James 1:2-4; Romans 5:3-4. Knowing that those who endure are blessed by God. READ PLEASE! ???? 1 Peter 4:12-14; Matthew 5:10-12. 1 Peter 4:12-14 READ PLEASE ????

Matthew 5:10-12 - READ PLEASE ????

God is a faithful Creator. He takes note of our sufferings. READ PLEASE! ???? 2 Thessalonians 1:4-8; Revelations 20:10

There is another "device" of Satan, that often has ... (FB, call or email for notes!)