The Work of Satan

-Invisible Insights-

The Work of Satan?

What’s his Capability?

1. He’s cunning (Gen. 3:1, 2 Cor. 2:11, Eph. 6:11)
2. He’s charismatic (John 8:44, Rev. 12:9, 20:8)
3. He’s controlled (Job 1-2, Lk. 22:31, 1 Cor. 10:13)

What’s his Goal/Role?

1. To prevent his people from becoming God’s people
(Mk 4:15, 2 Cor. 4:4, Eph. 2:2, Hebrews 2:14)
2. To prevent God’s people from becoming faithful
(Rev. 12:4, Mt. 4:1-11, Lk. 22:3)
3. To prevent the faithful from proving their faith
(Job 1-2, Zech. 3:1-2, Lk 22:31)
4. To prevent their faith from reaching the world
(1 Thes. 2:18, Rev. 12:17, Rev. 20:3, 7, 10)

What’s his Strategy?

1. Provokes disorientation (Gen. 3, 2 Cor. 11:15)
2. Provokes discontentment (Job 1-2, 2 Cor. 12:7)
3. Provokes deception (John 8:44, Acts 5:3)
4. Provokes dissatisfaction (1 Chr. 21:1, Mt. 4, 26:15)
5. Provokes discouragement (Zech. 3:1-2)
6. Provokes discord (2 Cor. 2:11)