Satan as deceiver

Satan’s deceitful character

He is evil

Matthew 6:13 NKJV

And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

See also Mt 5:37; Mt 13:19; Jn 17:15; 2 Th 3:3; 1 Jn 2:13–14; 1 Jn 3:8; 1 Jn 3:12; 1 Jn 5:18

He is a liar

John 8:44 NKJV

You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it.

See also Ge 3:4–5; Job 1:11; Job 2:5; Re 3:9

He is devious

2 Corinthians 11:14 NKJV

And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light.

See also 2 Co 11:3; Eph 6:11; 2 Th 2:9; 1 Ti 3:7; 2 Ti 2:26

He is scheming

Ephesians 6:11 NKJV

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

See also 2 Co 2:10–11

He is a slanderer

Job 1:9–11 NKJV

So Satan answered the Lord and said, “Does Job fear God for nothing? Have You not made a hedge around him, around his household, and around all that he has on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. But now, stretch out Your hand and touch all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face!”

See also 1 Ti 5:14–15; Re 2:9

Satan’s deceitful work

He deceives individuals

1 Ti 2:14 Eve was deceived by Satan the serpent.

See also Da 8:25; 2 Ti 3:13; Re 12:9; Re 20:3; Re 20:10

He works counterfeit miracles

2 Thessalonians 2:9–10 NKJV

The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

See also Ex 7:11–12; Ex 7:22; Dt 13:1–2; Mt 24:24; Re 13:13–14; Re 19:20

He appoints false prophets

Matthew 7:15 NKJV

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

See also Dt 13:5; Je 23:26; Je 28:15; Je 29:21; Eze 13:6–10; 2 Pe 2:1–3; 2 Pe 2:18–19

He misuses Scripture

Matthew 4:6 NKJV

and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written: ‘He shall give His angels charge over you,’ and, ‘In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.’ ”

He blinds unbelievers

2 Corinthians 4:4 NKJV

whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.