20/02/2024
10 Sneaky Tactics Satan Uses to Trap God's Chosen Ones!
Number 1. Instant Gratification and Fulfillment.
Satan often tempts individuals with the allure of immediate satisfaction and fulfillment of desires. This promise appeals to the fleshly desires of individuals, encouraging them to prioritize short-term pleasures over long-term spiritual growth and righteousness. However, such pursuits often lead to emptiness and spiritual stagnation.
Ecclesiastes 2:10-11 says
"I denied myself nothing my eyes desired; I refused my heart no pleasure. My heart took delight in all my labor, and this was the reward for all my toil. Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done and what I had toiled to achieve, everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind; nothing was gained under the sun."
Number 2. Power and Authority:
Satan entices individuals with promises of power and authority in exchange for their allegiance. This promise appeals to the ego and desire for control, leading individuals away from humility and servitude to God. However, true authority comes from serving others and following the example of Jesus Christ.
Luke 4:5-7 says
"The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. And he said to him, 'I will give you all their authority and splendor; it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to. If you worship me, it will all be yours.'"
Number 3. Wealth and Prosperity:
