That’s Diabolical

Introduction

That’s Diabolical used as a slang phrase to describe something odd. (Out of pocket, Tripping)

EG. 3 Big Macs, 2 Lg Fries, 2 Apple Pies, & a Diet Coke - that’s diabolical

Diabolical: Diabolos doesn't simply mean "devil."

It comes from the Greek verb διαβάλλω (diaballō), meaning to slander, accuse, or defame.

It carries the idea of a slanderer, false accuser, or one who maligns another.

The New Testament actually uses diabolos in two ways:

— “the devil”as the title/name for Satan and as a description of people who slander or falsely accuse — for example, 1 Timothy 3:11 and Titus 2:3.

The Accusations of John 8

1. Accusing Others

Jn 8:3-5

2. Accusing Jesus

Jn 8:6-8

3. Accusing Themselves

Jn 8:9-10

4. Accusing Sin

Jn 8:11-12

5. Accusing His Words

Jn 8:13-14

6. Accusing No One

Jn 8:15-17

7. Accusing Ourselves

2 Cor 5:21, Jn 8:32

Key Takeaway: Self-condemnation, shame, and continuous guilt are diabolical because Christ already carried your sin and nailed it to the cross.

Conclusion

It's diabolical to accuse ourselves when God's truth came to set us free.

Father of Lies

Jn 8:42-44

I understand his lies, but what if his accusations are true about me?

Zechariah’s Answer

Zech 3:1-5

Confession

Father God, I thank You, that the diabolical accuser has nothing on me. Your Grace has declared me not guilty. So I choose to walk in freedom because I'm free indeed. In Jesus' name Amen.