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Father Of Lies
October 30, 2011

Satan’s sway over mankind began when he turned the minds of Adam and Eve against God. In order to pull it off, he had to lie to them about God—and they had to fall for it. In that defining moment, he lied to them about God’s goodness, God’s Word, and God’s intentions (Gen. 3:1-6).

Satan is still up to his old tricks. Jesus said that when the devil “speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar” (John 8:44). It should not be surprising, then, that when trouble interrupts our lives, the father of lies whispers in our ears and suddenly we are questioning God’s goodness. When we are told to follow His commands, we wonder if His Word is really true in the first place. When Jesus tells us things like, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth” (Matt. 6:19), Satan tells us that the good life is about piling up things here, causing us to doubt God’s good intentions.

Our problem is that we, like Adam and Eve, believe Satan’s lies. And when we do, our loyalty to God is compromised. Then our enemy slithers off to his next assignment, leaving us alone to face our regrets and the realization that his lies have seduced us away from our truest and dearest Friend. Who have you been listening to lately?

Satan can catch you by surprise
And stop you in your tracks,
So keep on guard and trust God’s Word,
Resist his strong attacks. —Branon

The power of Satan is no match for the power of God’s Word.

Read: John 8:37-47

When [the devil] speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it. —John 8:44
Bible in a year:
Jeremiah 20-21; 2 Timothy 4


2,737 posted on 10/30/2011 6:26:35 AM PDT by The Mayor ("If you can't make them see the light, let them feel the heat" — Ronald Reagan)
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To: The Mayor

” The power of Satan is no match for the power of God’s Word.”

Amen!


2,738 posted on 10/30/2011 6:28:20 AM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (God, family, country, mom, apple pie, the girl next door and a Ford F250 to pull my boat.)
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*Welcome To Sunday At Amy's Place*


Our strength and hope is in the Lord—
We rest secure in His sure Word;
And though we’re tempted to despair
We know we’re kept within His care.
—D. De Haan
*****
Blessings To All Who Enter Here


2,740 posted on 10/30/2011 6:48:17 AM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
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To: The Mayor

Good morning


"Satan can catch you by surprise
And stop you in your tracks,
So keep on guard and trust God’s Word,
Resist his strong attacks. —Branon"

Thank you, Rus, for starting our day off right today
and every day.
Wishing you a blessed Lord's Day

2,742 posted on 10/30/2011 7:00:55 AM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
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To: The Mayor; All

Satan is subtle, he is a deceiver, he is prideful and opposes God. Listen not to his voice. We are in the world ... not of this world”, we are a set apart people.. Keep you eyes focused and looking for coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We know not the day nor hour.

SATAN GOES TOO AND FRO IN THE EARTH, and walking up and down in it ....Job 1:7


2,932 posted on 10/31/2011 9:15:29 AM PDT by geologist (The only answer to the troubles of this life is Jesus. A decision we all must make.)
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