Satan's Methods: July 2002

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Satan has many ways in which he tries to turn aside a Christian from following the Lord. If one method doesn’t work, he will try another. Our only security is to keep close to the Lord and walk in obedience and dependence. Revelation 12:99And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. (Revelation 12:9) says that “the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world.” This casting out is yet future, but today Satan is still in heavenly places, deceiving the lost and trying to mislead real believers. Did you know that Satan can even transform himself into an angel of light? His demons can also appear as ministers of righteousness (2 Corinthians 11:14-1514And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 15Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works. (2 Corinthians 11:14‑15)). There is a path that we can walk (Job 29:77When I went out to the gate through the city, when I prepared my seat in the street! (Job 29:7)) where we are safe. It is the path of faith. On this path, nothing can befall us except what our loving Lord allows.
1. Why must the Christian be sober and vigilant? 1 Peter 5:___
2. Whose snare can come upon those that oppose themselves?
2 Timothy 2:___
3. When a person hears the Word of God and refuses to understand it, who will take it away from his heart? Matthew 13:___
4. What did Satan desire to do with Simon? Luke 22:___
5. Why are we exhorted to put on the whole armor of God? Ephesians 6:___