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Lily · 11-03-2008, 07:50 AM

Monday, November 3, 2008

Enemy Tactics

I do so with Christ's authority for your benefit, so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are very familiar with his evil schemes.

— 2 Corinthians 2:10–11

The devil tends to use the same tactics over and over again. I suppose he operates by the old adage, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

He has used these techniques, plans, and strategies since the Garden of Eden, and they have worked with great effect to bring down countless people. Therefore, he just keeps bringing them back, generation after generation.

That is the bad news. The good news is that we know what they are, because they are clearly identified in the Bible.

The devil is a dangerous wolf that sometimes disguises himself as a sheep. Sometimes he roars like a lion. But more often he comes like a snake. Sometimes he comes to us in all of his depravity and horror. Other times he comes to us as an angel of light. This is why we always need to be on guard.

He will tempt you and whisper, "Trust me on this. Go ahead and sin. You will get away with it. No one will ever know." So you take the bait and fall into sin.

Then the devil shouts, "What a hypocrite! Do you think God would ever hear your prayers? And don't even bother going to church!" Sadly, some people will listen to this, believe it, and be driven away.

Just remember, no matter what you have done, no matter what sin you have committed, God will always be ready to forgive you if you will turn from that sin and return to Him. Don't let the devil isolate you from God's Word and God's people, because that is exactly what he is trying to do.

Greg Laurie
Copyright ©2008 by Harvest Ministries. All Rights Reserved.

IO Storm · 11-03-2008, 01:17 PM

Good stuff Sheila!!

Matangi · 11-04-2008, 05:11 AM

That is a word from God I believe. I have just been thinking about this exact point on another forum!!

He picks off the weak and isolates them in shame and guilt and unworthiness. No secret is too big for a true Christian brother or sister.

BUTTERFLY-7 · 11-07-2008, 01:34 PM

I Always found Strength on this verse:Ephesian,6:10-18

StandFast · 11-07-2008, 07:51 PM

The enemy is sneaky as my disease. It messes with my mind and leads me to bad thinking: selfpity, self seeking, envious, lacking. Which of course takes me to isolation, despair, fear and outside of my connection with God.

11-03-2008, 07:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lily AWOL :) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central WI Posts: 2,019 Blog Entries: 10	Enemy Tactics Monday, November 3, 2008 Enemy Tactics I do so with Christ's authority for your benefit, so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are very familiar with his evil schemes. — 2 Corinthians 2:10–11 The devil tends to use the same tactics over and over again. I suppose he operates by the old adage, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." He has used these techniques, plans, and strategies since the Garden of Eden, and they have worked with great effect to bring down countless people. Therefore, he just keeps bringing them back, generation after generation. That is the bad news. The good news is that we know what they are, because they are clearly identified in the Bible. The devil is a dangerous wolf that sometimes disguises himself as a sheep. Sometimes he roars like a lion. But more often he comes like a snake. Sometimes he comes to us in all of his depravity and horror. Other times he comes to us as an angel of light. This is why we always need to be on guard. He will tempt you and whisper, "Trust me on this. Go ahead and sin. You will get away with it. No one will ever know." So you take the bait and fall into sin. Then the devil shouts, "What a hypocrite! Do you think God would ever hear your prayers? And don't even bother going to church!" Sadly, some people will listen to this, believe it, and be driven away. Just remember, no matter what you have done, no matter what sin you have committed, God will always be ready to forgive you if you will turn from that sin and return to Him. Don't let the devil isolate you from God's Word and God's people, because that is exactly what he is trying to do. Greg Laurie Copyright ©2008 by Harvest Ministries. All Rights Reserved.

11-03-2008, 01:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
IO Storm IO Storm Wheel Of Fortune Champion! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 18,193 Blog Entries: 2	Good stuff Sheila!! __________________ "God holds me still in the eye of the Storm"

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11-04-2008, 05:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Matangi Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brisvegas, the Land of OZ Posts: 26 Blog Entries: 1	That is a word from God I believe. I have just been thinking about this exact point on another forum!! He picks off the weak and isolates them in shame and guilt and unworthiness. No secret is too big for a true Christian brother or sister.

11-07-2008, 01:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
BUTTERFLY-7 FreeSpirit Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Inside My Spirit Posts: 1,275 Blog Entries: 2	I Always found Strength on this verse:Ephesian,6:10-18

11-07-2008, 07:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
StandFast Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 149	The enemy is sneaky as my disease. It messes with my mind and leads me to bad thinking: selfpity, self seeking, envious, lacking. Which of course takes me to isolation, despair, fear and outside of my connection with God.

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