How does Satan manipulate you?
One way Satan will start to manipulate you is by convincing you that sins are not that bad. You will start to think things like “it will only be one time”, “this isn’t a big deal”, or “no one is looking.”
Can Satan creep into our lives without our knowledge?
Satan can sometimes creep into our lives without our conscious knowledge. By spending time with the Lord, we understand the difference between evil and good and can more easily recognize when evil comes into our lives. If you don’t recognize Satan’s strategies, it’s hard to defeat them.
What does the Devil want you to do?
The devil wants you to hate yourself, and feel terrible about all the actions you have made. Instead of seeing yourself the way God sees you (someone that is worthy of love, respect and forgiveness), Satan will tell you that you are worthless, inadequate, and not good enough for God. You feel discouraged, and that self-pity will begin to grow.
Is god responsible for Satan’s Sin?
God is not responsible for Satan’s sin (James 1:13). God allowed Lucifer, or Satan, the freedom to sin and he did.
What is Satan’s deception?
Deception/Lies – Satan is a deceiver. From the very first time he entered the scene he started off by deceiving Eve. He caused her to doubt what God had said to her. Satan will attempt to deceive you into believing in him instead of what God says in his Word. Are you believing lies instead of truth today about who God says you are?
What does Satan want you to believe?
The goal is to isolate you. Isolate you from God’s presence because he doesn’t understand. Isolate you from God’s people because they don’t understand. This is what Satan wants you to believe. When this happens, you are left to your own devices leaving you weak and vulnerable. Again, this is the place he wants you to be.