The Six Lies Satan Tells

Introduction:

Lying is perhaps Satan’s main weapon.

Satan is able to put lying thoughts in our minds.

Jesus said that Satan is not only a liar but the father of lies.

John 8:44 ESV

44 You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

Satan lies to deceive. 2 Cor. 11:3; Revelation 20:10

Six lies Satan tells us

1. God lies.

Genesis 3:4

Genesis 3:4 ESV

4 But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die.

His words aren’t true. Don’t believe Him.

A. You can’t trust God.

B. God isn’t telling you everything.

C. God doesn’t want you happy.

2. You're right.

1 Chronicles 21:1

A. You know better than God.

B. You deserve more than you have.

C. You can do what you want.

3. You’re worthless.

Zechariah 3:1-5, Revelation 12:10

Zechariah 3:1–5 ESV

1 Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. 2 And the Lord said to Satan, “The Lord rebuke you, O Satan! The Lord who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! Is not this a brand plucked from the fire?” 3 Now Joshua was standing before the angel, clothed with filthy garments. 4 And the angel said to those who were standing before him, “Remove the filthy garments from him.” And to him he said, “Behold, I have taken your iniquity away from you, and I will clothe you with pure vestments.” 5 And I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So they put a clean turban on his head and clothed him with garments. And the angel of the Lord was standing by.

A. You never do anything right.

B. It’s all your fault.

C. No one could love you.

4. Quit.

Matthew 4:8-9

Matthew 4:8–9 ESV

8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9 And he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.”

A. Give up, it’s too discouraging to carry on.

B. Why try, no one appreciates you.

C. You deserve to be depressed.

5. Fear!

Luke 22:31-32, 55-62, Matthew 26:47, 56-57

You should be afraid.

Luke 22:31–32 ESV

31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”

Luke 22:55–62 ESV

55 And when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them. 56 Then a servant girl, seeing him as he sat in the light and looking closely at him, said, “This man also was with him.” 57 But he denied it, saying, “Woman, I do not know him.” 58 And a little later someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not.” 59 And after an interval of about an hour still another insisted, saying, “Certainly this man also was with him, for he too is a Galilean.” 60 But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are talking about.” And immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. 61 And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the saying of the Lord, how he had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny me three times.” 62 And he went out and wept bitterly.

A. You’re going to fail.

B. You are confused about what to do.

C. You’re all alone.

6. Lie!

Acts 5:1-10

It’s okay to lie.

Acts 5:1–10 ESV

1 But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2 and with his wife’s knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? 4 While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but to God.” 5 When Ananias heard these words, he fell down and breathed his last. And great fear came upon all who heard of it. 6 The young men rose and wrapped him up and carried him out and buried him. 7 After an interval of about three hours his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. 8 And Peter said to her, “Tell me whether you sold the land for so much.” And she said, “Yes, for so much.” 9 But Peter said to her, “How is it that you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.” 10 Immediately she fell down at his feet and breathed her last. When the young men came in they found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband.

A. It’s okay to bend the truth.

B. Lie or you’ll look bad and get in trouble.

C. Everyone lies, it’s no big deal.

The Armor and Satan’s Lies

Ephesians 6:14–17 ESV

14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,

God lies - the rhema of God Ephesians 6:17

You know best - righteousness Ephesians 6:14

You’re worthless - salvation Ephesians 6:17

Quit - readiness Ephesians 6:15

Fear - faith Ephesians 6:16

Lie - truth Ephesians 6:14

Name the lie, insert the truth.