Satan loves twisting Scripture to tempt our selfish desires.
His success is dependent on our lack of Scripture knowledge.
He'll encourage us to alive worldly lives past times emphasizing Works is Not a Dirty Word)
He'll promise nosotros don't read the really side past times side verse, Ephesians 2:10, that says we're created for skilful works.
If he wants us to hang out amongst bad influences, he'll remind us that Christ met amongst unsavory characters (Mark 2:13-17).
He’ll exit off the purpose that Christ ever confronted sinners when He was amongst them in addition to "hung out” generally amongst His disciples (e.g. 4 Types of People to Avoid).
Satan tempts us past times sharing purpose of the truth in addition to manipulating our selfish desires.
So how create nosotros overcome Satan’s temptations? We written report all of Scripture, create got all of Scripture (2 Timothy 2:15), in addition to deny selfish desires (Matthew 16:24).
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These devotions too address this subject:
Half-Truths
3 Keys to Defeating Satan - Strike First
Bible Love Notes
