Devices of the Devil

Devices of the Devil – 2 Corinthians 2:11

The world of psychology tries to convince us that there is no devil, no person who is called Satan.

2 Corinthians 2:11 - Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

2 Timothy 2:26 - And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

Ephesians 6:11 - Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Wiles = tactics, schemes, strategies, (a careful strategic plan that includes craftiness, deception, misdirection)

Luke 22:31 - And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:

1 Peter 5:8 - Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

Just because we cannot see him, it does not mean he is not real.

Lucifer was: Ezekiel 28:15 - Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee.

The Devil has:

· His own synagogue – Revelation 2:9

· His own gospel – Galatians 1:6-9

· His own service – 1 Corinthians 10:20-21

The Devices of the Devil

I. Lies and Deception of the Truth (John 8:44;

a. God said you will surely die - Genesis 2:17

b. Satan said “Ye shall not surely die” Genesis 3:4)

II. Evil Suggestions that pervert our hearts

a. Takes advantage of our lusts (John 13:2; Acts 5:3)

b. Unforgiving spirit in the family of God

i. Satan stirs up bitterness, envies, arguments, resentments (James 3:14-15) contrast with (Ephesians 4:32)

c. Lure of sexual immorality

III. Inciting persecution of against True Believers (Revelation 2:10)

Our Rebuttal to Satan’s Devices (James 4:7)

I. Submit to God

II. Greater is he that is in me (1 John 4:4)

III. Christ lives withing me (Galatians 2:20)

IV. Resist the Devil

V. Put on the whole armor of God, not just bits and pieces (Ephesians 6:10-18)