We might be stunned if we could see all the devils whispering in the ears of people and those who are living inside of people. We are living in irrational times, times when reason and love do not exist in most people.
The new definition of love is allowing anyone to sin without challenge. Good is called bad and bad is called good. Of course, this is not loving at all, but many people think it is even if they don't say so they act in ways that demonstrate this false love.
1 Peter 5:8 "Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil walketh about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour."
Who is the devil going after in these last days? The answer is everyone. If he can distract the believers from thinking about Christ he can weaken their witness. If he can isolate the believer from their source of comfort and advocates he can further weaken them.
If the devil can keep unbelievers distracted with their prosperity or their trials he can keep them from meeting Christ.
If the devil can make people "feel" sad and despondent he can distract them from hearing the gospel. He can make them feel angry toward those who speak truth.
If the devil can get believers to fight with one another they will neglect their mission of sharing and living out the gospel in their communities.
If the devil can bring fear into the minds of the weak believers he can effectively remove the Christian witness in these times right before Christ comes for His church.
The tactics of the devil are many and varied, but if we know the word of God intimately his devices will have no effect on us. We may not be able to see the devils but we can see their effects.
James 4:6-8 "6 But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.…"
Hallelujah the answer right there in James!!!!
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