You belong to your father the devil and you want to do what he wants. He was a murderer from the beginning and was against the truth because there is no truth in him. When he tells a lie, he shows what he is really like because he is a liar and the father of lies. John 8:44 Not only will satan lie to us about ourselves; he will lie to us about God. Just as we may count on the fact that any search for fulfillment in something other than God and His gifts is futile, we may count on the fact that the enemy will lie to us about the character of the Father. Have you heard him? Any hint that God is not trustworthy came from him. Any nagging doubt that perhaps Gods promises are not entirely reliable came from him. Any subtle thought that depicts a God made in the likeness of corruptible human beings, with petty thoughts and an unforgiving spirit, is his work. He is a liar and the father of lies. Nothing he says is legitimate. Satan is out to distort Gods image. He poisons our understanding by inspiring false philosophies, by offering false promises, and even by manipulating the Word of God to say what it doesnt really say. He is not so much interested in our thoughts and our captivity. He is interested in degrading the reputation of God on earth. In that pursuit, he is zealous. We let him get away with it, dont we? Any time we question Gods goodness, distort His Word, pursue unbiblical insights, or craft our own image of God to suit our own purposes, we have fallen for the lies. The world is full of false deities God has become the force, the embodiment of love (by our definition), the philosophical first cause, a distant observer, the opiate of the masses, and psychological crutch, and a host of other impersonal, unholy entities. Why? Because satan is a liar and we far too often believe him. The father of lies has many children. Where in this world can we turn for safety? To what bedrock may we anchor to avoid tossing around on the waves of phony concepts? Jesus gives us the answer: You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free (v.32). This Truth is a person (John 14:6). Cling to Him and believe no one else. Satan strikes either at the root of faith or at the root of diligence. - John Livingstone Jesus, please protect me from false thinking. When the enemy tries to deceive me, remind me of Your truth. Amen
Posted on: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:53:54 +0000