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Theme: The Devil's Devices (Part 10)  Text: 2 Corinthians 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. How does the devil cause us to doubt the character of God? The same pattern he used against Eve is what he still uses today. First thing he does is to oppose God's word. In verse 4 of Genesis 3, we see the serpent opposing God's instructions. He makes it look like it is God who is actually the one lying. Isn't it the same today? Many do not believe the word of God from genuine believers but go after those who cunningly speak what is false. The Hebrew word translated into 'satan' in the Bible means 'an opponent'. Therefore, every time the devil encounters anything from God, he opposes it. Check your life to see if there are any areas of your life that are not conforming to God's word. Those are the areas you need to focus on because it means there is an opposition from the devil there. I p...

Theme: The Devil's Devices (Part 9)  Text: 2 Corinthians 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. So far, we've looked at how the serpent made Eve doubt God's Word. Today we'll look at how he made her doubt the person and character of God. Back to Genesis we go... [4]But the serpent said to the woman, You shall not surely die, [5]For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing the difference between good and evil and blessing and calamity. (Genesis 3:4-5 Amplified Bible) One of the oldest ways the devil has decieve mankind is to make man doubt the person and character of God. He has made God to look wicked, vengeful and full of hate. The devil has made man to look upon God as one who withholds good from us. He has portrayed Him as responsible for all that happens especially the evil things. No wonder Adam was so fast to blame God for giving him Eve. ...

Theme: The Devil's Devices (Part 8) Text: 2 Corinthians 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. Having discussed the first flaw in Eve's response, let's look at the second flaw.  Ignorance/Flaw #2 "Neither shall you touch it."  Once again, comparing Eve's response to God's instructions, we see a disparity. God's word did not include the clause which Eve added.  At no point was there an instruction commanding them not to touch the fruit. They were only told not to eat it.  Addition of our opinions to God's word can be disastrous. When we try to amend God's word to suit popular or personal opinion, it is a strong indication of doubt.  I pray that God will give us the Grace to believe His Word and not subject it to our opinions in Jesus name. Lets continue tomorrow by God's Grace... #SpiritBreakfast™ #MiracleMonday™ #PastorMuve™ #GodsSpecialSon™ ...

Theme: The Devil's Devices (Part 7)  Text: 2 Corinthians 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. Yesterday, we stated that Eve had a flawed understanding of the Word of God. To reveal those flaws, we'll compare what Eve said to that which God said. Ignorance/Flaw #1 The tree in the middle of the garden. i. Was the tree of knowledge of good and evil the only tree in the middle of the garden? ii. How many trees were actually in the middle? iii. What were these trees? These questions we shall answer. Let's look at Eve's word concerning this:  “It’s only the fruit from the tree in the middle of the garden that we are not allowed to eat." (Genesis 3:3 New Living Translation). Eve's answer revealed that the only tree in the middle was that of knowledge of good and evil. The use of the word 'only' in the NLT and 'except' in the KJV proves this. Now let's look at God's stand ...

Theme: The Devil's Devices (Part 6)  Text: 2 Corinthians 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. Let's define Doubt shall we? Doubt is defined as a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction. Back to the Genesis account. From the definition above, we understand what 'the serpent' was trying to do to Eve. His words were aimed at creating uncertainty in the mind of Eve. Remember what we discussed about the mind being the medium.for the devil's devices. "Can it really be that God has said, You shall not eat from every tree of the garden?" He asked. By implication he was asking if Eve was certain that that's what God said. This was an attack to cause Eve to doubt the word of God: One of the elements of doubt. The minute God's word is in doubt in our hearts, danger is near. Many have wondered why the serpent went after Eve and not Adam. The truth is the serpent sensed that element of...

Theme: The Devil's Devices (Part 5)  Text: 2 Corinthians 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. The second device used by the devil is DOUBT. Doubt is a powerful tool in the devil's arsenal that robs men of God's best I'll like us once again to look at Genesis. [1]NOW THE serpent was more subtle and crafty than any living creature of the field which the Lord God had made. And he [Satan] said to the woman, Can it really be that God has said, You shall not eat from every tree of the garden? [2]And the woman said to the serpent, We may eat the fruit from the trees of the garden, [3]Except the fruit from the tree which is in the middle of the garden. God has said, You shall not eat of it, neither shall you touch it, lest you die. [4]But the serpent said to the woman, You shall not surely die, [5]For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing the differe...

Theme: The Devil's Devices (Part 4)  Text: 2 Corinthians 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. One of the devices of the devil which could be said to be the foundation upon which others thrive on is DECEPTION. Everything about the devil's strategy is usually shrouded in deception. Let's look at a scripture from Genesis: NOW THE serpent was more subtle and crafty than any living creature of the field which the Lord God had made... (Genesis 3:1 Amplified Bible) In-depth understanding of the character called 'the serpent' in the verse above reveals it to be more than just the created wild creature. By the way, the original Hebrew text of the word which is translated 'the serpent' might reveal the serpent in Genesis not to be the modern snake as we now know it today. (That's a discourse for another day. Or if you ask me, we will discuss that). Anyway, 'the serpent' had a form of sub...

Theme: The Devil's Devices (Part 3) Text: 2 Corinthians 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. The devil is the master of mind games. No one plays it better than he does. This is why he employs this as his medium of attack. In one of the most quoted scripture also used for spiritual warfare, Paul spoke on pulling down the strongholds of the devil in 1 Corinthians 10:4. Here's how he said we can do that: [Inasmuch as we] refute arguments and theories and reasonings and every proud and lofty thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God; and we lead every thought and purpose away captive into the obedience of Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One). (2 Corinthians 10:5 Amplified Bible) Nothing physically-related is mentioned in the verses above. All of the things mentioned are mind and thought-related: 1. Arguments. 2. Theories. 3. Reasonings. 4. Anti-God knowledge. 5. Thought. Before the devil at...

Theme: The Devil's Devices (Part 2)  Text: 2 Corinthians 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. Before we begin listing some of the devil's devices, we must understand the medium through which these devices operate. Unlike man made devices, the devil's devices are not physical. They are not like your mechanical or electronic devices that aid you in your day to day activities. The devil's devices are not seen. We must understand that the devil is not a physical being. He is a spirit. Because of this, he does not operate from our physical plane. The devil rather operates from the spiritual and soulish realm which in turn manifests itself in the physical realm. Therefore, the devil is not going to come attack you physically like many people tend to believe. No, that's not his style. Besides, he's not even allowed to directly attack a person. The devil, make no mistake about it, is a powerful being. I...

Theme: The Devil's Devices   Text: 2 Corinthians 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. The verse above is one of the frequently quoted verses when folks talk about battling and overcoming the devil. More than just quoting the verse, there must also be an understanding of it. The verse encourages us not to be ignorant of the devil's devices. If we are ignorant, we will be taken advantage of by the wicked one. Yet, many believers know this verse, but are still ignorant of these devices because they really don't know what they are. Hence, we still see believers who are constantly being taken advantage of by the enemy. By God's Grace, we'll list and deeply discuss some of the devices the devil employs in his bid to take advantage of God's people. I trust God that after the series, the devil will have no room in our lives anymore. Stay Graced... #SpiritBreakfast™ #TriumphantThursday™ #Pasto...