Daily Devotional “Attacks On God’s Character”
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September 19, 2024
“Stand firm against the schemes of the devil” (Ephesians. 6:11).
One of Satan’s most effective tactics is to challenge God’s credibility.
Paul’s exhortation to “stand firm against the schemes of the devil” (Ephesians. 6:11) refers to the various tactics Satan employs in spiritual warfare.
One of his tactics is to call God’s character and motives into question by raising doubts about His Word.
He used that approach in the Garden of Eden, when he said to Eve, “Indeed, has God said, ‘You shall not eat from any tree of the garden’?” (Genesis. 3:1).
In one brief statement Satan disputed and distorted God’s Word.
God didn’t forbid them to eat from any tree.
They could eat freely from every tree except one: the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (2:16-17).
Satan followed his distortion with an outright denial of God’s Word: “You surely shall not die!” (3:4).
He implied that God lied when He said that sin will result in death.
Satan then went on to tell Eve that if she ate the fruit, she would in fact become like God Himself (v. 5).
The implication is that God was withholding something good from Eve, and to keep her from seeking it, He intimidated her with empty threats of death and judgment.
Do you see the insidious nature of Satan’s approach? Tragically, Eve didn’t.
Rather than trusting and obeying God, she believed Satan’s lies and concluded that the tree was good for food, a delight to the eyes, and desirable to make one wise.
Then “she took from its fruit and ate” (v. 6).
Satan deceives and spreads his lies from generation to generation (2 Corinthians. 11:14).
Although he is subtle, his attempts to discredit God by disputing, distorting, and denying His Word should be obvious to discerning Christians.
Don’t be victimized by Satan’s attacks.
Become strong in the Word through systematic Bible study.
Yield to the Spirit’s control through prayer and obedience to biblical principles.
Prayer
•Ask God for the discernment to recognize Satanic deceptions, and the wisdom to pursue truth.
•Pray for God’s enabling as you discipline yourself for diligent Bible study.
Further Reading
Read 1 John 2:12-14. How did John describe those who are strong in the Word?
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