A wartime mindset must include shrewd knowledge of enemy tactics: Ephesians 5:11, "Take no part in

unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them."

Christianity stands or falls with the reality of Satan and demons. Why? Because Jesus spent his whole
ministry fighting them. If they are not real he is reduced to a comic figure.
What is Satan's aim and his strategies?
1. He is the Father of lies. John 8:44
His nature is falsehood! He only speaks the truth in order to deceive.
2. Therefore, his chief enemy is truth - he opposes God's word. Genesis 3:1-5
3. He casts doubt on God's goodness. Genesis 3:1-5
He destroys the obedience of faith.
4. He hinders missions strategy. 1 Thess. 2:18
He opposes the truth reaching and converting people.
5. He distorts and prevents effective Gospel ministry. Acts 13:8-9
6. He avoids inner need by removing external trouble. 1 John 3:12
7. He uses the fear of death to hold men in bondage. Hebrews 2:15
The fear of death doesn't lead them to God because it leads them to get as many kicks here as
possible.
8. He causes people to stumble over bad Christian attitudes. 2 Tim. 2:24-26
9. He blinds the minds of unbelievers. 2 Cor. 4:4
10. He exploits a lack of understanding. Mt. 13:19
11. He suggests ways that don't involve suffering. Mt. 16:23; Mt. 4:1-11
12. He imitates religious roles. 2 Cor. 11:14-15; Mt.13:28,30; Rev. 2:9
13. He misuses Scripture. Mt. 4:6
14. He imitates signs and wonders. 2 Thess. 2:9; Mk. 13:22
15. He offers exotic occult alternatives. Rev. 2:19-24
16. He attacks faith. 1 Thess. 3:5; 2 Cor. 11:3
17. He brings persecution. Rev. 2:9; 1 Pt. 5:8; Lk. 22:31
18. He brings sickness. Job 1:11; 2:5; Lk. 13:16.
19. He causes dissension over doctrine and causes rifts. Rom. 16:17-20
20. He tempts saints with sexual allurements. 1 Cor. 7:5; 1 Tim. 5:15
21. He takes advantage of unresolved anger. 2 Cor. 2:11; Eph. 4:27
22. He promotes pride. 1 Tim. 3:6
We began with liar and end with pride. Connection: the truth is that God is God and we are not. It is
humbling. The only way to rebel against the lowliness of creaturehood is to be a liar. Therefore
humility under God is the great devil resistance (James 4:6-7).
"One little word will fell him!"
John 12:31
Now is the judgment of this world, now shall the ruler of this world be cast out.
1 John 3:8
The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.
Hebrews 2:14
Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same nature,
that through death he might destroy him who has the power of death, that is, the devil.
Colossians 2:15
[God] disarmed the principalities and powers and made a public example of them, triumphing over
them in him.
John 16:8,11
When the Counselor comes he will convince the world . . . of judgment, because the ruler of this world
is judged.
Acts 26:16-18
I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you to serve and bear witness . . . to open their eyes,
that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive
forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.
James 4:7-8
Submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and he will
draw near to you.
1 Peter 5:8
Resist him (Satan), firm in your faith.
Ephesians 6:11, 16
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil . . . above
all, taking the shield of faith, with which you can quench all the flaming darts of the evil one.
Colossians 1:13
He has delivered us from the dominion of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved
Son.
1 John 2:13
I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have
overcome the evil one.
Revelation 12:10-11
The accuser of our brethren has been thrown down . . . And they have conquered him by the blood of
the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death.
Revelation 21:10
And the devil . . .who had deceived them, was thrown into the lake of fire and brimstone where the
beast and the false prophet were, and they will be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
Romans 8:37-39
I am sure that . . . neither angels nor principalities . . . nor powers . . . will be able to separate us from
the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Ammunitions specialist, P. S. See also Romans 16:20; Luke 22:31ff; 1 John 5:18.
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