The Wiles Of The Devil

1. The Wiles Of The Devil

2. Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Strong's G3180 - methodeia cunning arts, deceit, craft, trickery

3. God’s word trains and equips us. • 2 Corinthians 2:11 lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices. • 2 Corinthians 11:2-3 – We are forewarned. • Ephesians 6:10-12 – We are fully armed.

4. Follow Jesus’ example. • Matthew 4:4, 7, 10 • Psalm 119:9-11

5. The Wiles of Satan: Everybody does it. • Exodus 23:7 Keep yourself far from a false matter; do not kill the innocent and righteous. For I will not justify the wicked. • Matthew 7:13-14

6. The Wiles of Satan: What are you? Chicken? • 2 Timothy 3:12 Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. • 1 Peter 4:13-16

7. The Wiles of Satan: Nobody will know. • Numbers 32:23 But if you do not do so, then take note, you have sinned against the Lord; and be sure your sin will find you out. • Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the Lordare in every place,Keeping watch on the evil and the good.

8. The Wiles of Satan: It’s not going to hurt you. • Genesis 3:4 Then the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. • Galatians 6:7-8

9. The Wiles of Satan: Sexual sins • You will if you love me. John 14:15, 15:14 • You’re so beautiful. Proverbs 5:3-5, 27:6 • It’ll be safe. Genesis 2:24, 1 Corinthians 6:18, Hebrews 13:4

10. The Wiles of Satan: You’ll be popular. • James 4:4 Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. • 1 Peter 3:4, 4:4-5

11. The Wiles of Satan: Try it just once – just a little. • Genesis 3:6, 16-19, 34 • 1 Corinthians 5:6 Your glorying is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump? • 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

12. The Wiles of Satan: So and so does it. • Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. • 1 Peter 2:21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: (cf. 2 Corinthians 10:12)

13. The Wiles of Satan: I’ll show them. • Romans 12:19-21 • Ephesians 4:26-27, 31-32

14. The Wiles of Satan: You are old enough now. (YOLO) • 2 Timothy 3:15-17 • Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:1 • Hebrews 9:27

15. The Wiles of Satan: It’ll be fun. It’ll make you happy. • 1 Thessalonians 5:3-6 • Proverbs 6:27-28 • Romans 6:23, Hebrews 11:25

16. The Wiles of Satan: You think you’re too good for us. • Proverbs 1:10 My son, if sinners entice you, Do not consent. • Proverbs 17:15 He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just,Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord. • Romans 1:32 who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.

17. The Wiles of Satan: I don’t want to be left out. • Matthew 7:23 And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’ • Matthew 25:34 Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

18. 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.