“There is no neutral ground in the universe. Every square inch, every split second is claimed by God, and counterclaimed by Satan.” C.S. Lewis

Book - Strategy of Satan by Warren Wiersbe

• Satan is the deceiver who attacks your mind with lies.
• Satan is the accuser who attacks your heart with accusations.
• Satan is the destroyer who attacks your will with pride.

“… He [the devil] was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” John 8:44

HOW DID THE DEVIL LIE TO EVE?

• THE DECEIVER QUESTIONED GOD’S WORD.

… He [the serpent] said to the woman, "Did God really say, 'You must not eat from any tree in the garden'?" Genesis 3:1

The woman said to the serpent, “We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden,” Genesis 3:2

When you start to question the goodness of God, it’s easier to disobey the will of God.

• THE DECEIVER TWISTED GOD’S WORD.

“You will not certainly die,” the serpent said to the woman. 5 “For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” Genesis 3:4-5

… the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:17

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword … Hebrews 4:12

• Turn rocks into bread—Written—Man shall not live  on bread alone.
• Throw yourself down—Written—Do not put Lord to test.
• Bow down worship—Away—Written—Worship Lord God. Matt 4

GOD'S WORD IS OUR SWORD TO FIGHT WITH!

Ps 119:11 (I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin.)

Before the word comes from your mouth, It must be hidden in your heart.


VERSES FOR.... 

1. When you are discouraged. Psalm. 42:11
   • Why am I so downcast oh my soul—I put my hope in God. Ps. 42:11
2. When your Family is under attack. Isaiah 54:17, Joshua 24:15
   • No weapon formed against us will prosper. Isaiah 54:17
   • As for me and my house. Joshua 24:15
3. When you don’t know if I can make it another day. Galatians 6:9, Philippians 4:13
   • Not grow weary in doing good, for in due time you will reap if you do not lose heart.  Galatians 6:9
   • I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13
4. When the diagnosis is not good. Matthew 19:26, Isaiah 53:5
   • Believe with all my heart—all things are possible with God.  Matt 19:26
   • By His stripes, we are Healed. Isaiah 53:5
5. Not sure what to do. Proverbs 3:5-6
   • Trust in the Lord with all my heart, Lean not on my own understanding.  Proverbs 3:5-6
6. After what you did… Romans 8:1
   • There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ. Romans 8:1
7. Relationship in trouble. 1 Corinthians 13
   • Love is patient… 1 Corinthians 13

His [Jesus’] head and his hair were white like wool, as white as snow. And his eyes were like flames of fire. 15 His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and his voice thundered like mighty ocean waves. 16 He held seven stars in his right hand, and a sharp two-edged sword came from his mouth. And his face was like the sun in all its brilliance. Revelations 1:14-16 NLT