The wiles of the devil

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his character

the whole world lies in the power of satan
lie, deceive, wear you down, tempter,
murderer,
an angel of light,
an angel of light,
lion looking to destroy
serpent,
the God of this age,
thief,kill,destroy

sons of God

sons of God made an account
Satan was with them making an account
Who are the sons of God?
Psalm 89:6–8 KJV 1900
For who in the heaven can be compared unto the Lord? Who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the Lord? God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, And to be had in reverence of all them that are about him. O Lord God of hosts, Who is a strong Lord like unto thee? Or to thy faithfulness round about thee?
Genesis 6:1–2 LEB
And it happened that, when humankind began to multiply on the face of the ground, daughters were born to them. Then the sons of God saw the daughters of humankind, that they were beautiful. And they took for themselves wives from all that they chose.

his abilities

Genesis 6:2 LEB
Then the sons of God saw the daughters of humankind, that they were beautiful. And they took for themselves wives from all that they chose.
his abilities

his abilities

cause a raiding party to rob and destroy
cause lightning to kill
cause again a raiding party to rob and kill
cause a great wind to kill and destroy
cause illness boils on skin
influence Job's wife to say "curse God"
Matthew 16:23 LEB
But he turned around and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a cause for stumbling to me, because you are not intent on the things of God, but the things of people!”
John 13:27 LEB
And after the piece of bread, then Satan entered into him. Then Jesus said to him, “What you are doing, do quickly!”
Satan did and said things to Jesus through His disciples
Ananias and Sapphira satan filled their heart
Christians tempted by satan
satan used the greed and selfishness in their heart, and gave it a little boost
legion of demons possessing 1 man
the demons also posses animals
satan the snake
satan is a murderer through animals?
Luke 22:31–32 LEB
“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded to sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail. And you, when once you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”

God’s ability to hold us

1 Corinthians 10:13 LEB
Temptation has not come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful, who will not permit you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but will also make a way out together with the temptation, so that you may be able to endure it.
1 Corinthians
Job 1:12 LEB
So Yahweh said to Satan, “Look, all that belongs to him is in your power. Only do not stretch out your hand against him.” So Satan went out from Yahweh’s presence.
Luke 22:31 LEB
“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded to sift you like wheat,
Acts 26:17–18 LEB
rescuing you from the people and from the Gentiles to whom I am sending you, to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’
acts
Colossians 1:12–13 LEB
giving thanks to the Father who has qualified you for a share of the inheritance of the saints in light, who has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of the Son he loves,
Matthew 26:40–41 LEB
And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, “So, were you not able to stay awake with me one hour? Stay awake and pray that you will not enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak!”
Psalm 119:11 LEB
In my heart I have hidden your word, so that I may not sin against you.
Conclusion
satan is powerful wile
able to destroy us if able
but we belong to the light
we need to tap into the power available to us
Luke 22 31-32
Luke
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