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Sermon on
Satan's Tactics in Temptation

 

1. Deception

1.1 Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. 2 Corinthians 11:14

1.2 He uses half-truths and twists God's Word. Genesis 3:1

1.3 He promotes false doctrines and teachings. 1 Timothy 4:1

2. Doubt

2.1 Satan tries to make us doubt God's love and goodness. Genesis 3:4-5

2.2 He attempts to make us question God's Word and promises. Matthew 4:3

2.3 He seeks to create uncertainty about our identity in Christ. Ephesians 1:5

3. Distraction

3.1 Satan uses the cares of this world to choke out God's Word. Mark 4:19

3.2 He tempts us with worldly desires and pleasures. 1 John 2:16

3.3 He tries to divert our focus from God and His kingdom. Matthew 6:33

4. Discouragement

4.1 Satan uses trials and difficulties to discourage us. 1 Peter 5:8

4.2 He uses our failures and sins to make us feel unworthy. Revelation 12:10

4.3 He seeks to make us feel isolated and alone. 1 Peter 5:9

5. Division

5.1 Satan sows discord and strife among believers. Proverbs 6:19

5.2 He promotes unforgiveness and bitterness. Ephesians 4:31

5.3 He tries to divide families and churches. Mark 3:25

6. Desensitization

6.1 Satan numbs us to sin and its consequences. Ephesians 4:19

6.2 He encourages tolerance and acceptance of sin. Isaiah 5:20

6.3 He tries to make us lukewarm in our faith. Revelation 3:16

7. Defeat

7.1 Satan tries to make us feel defeated and hopeless. 1 Peter 5:8

7.2 He uses fear and worry to paralyze us. 2 Timothy 1:7

7.3 He seeks to steal our joy and peace. John 10:10

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