" Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices," 2 Corinthians 2:11
" Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand against the wiles of the devil," ( Ephesians 6:11)
Introduction
A. Sun Tzu ( 544 BC) Chinese general, military strategist and author of The Art of War " If you know the enemy, you need not fear a hundred battles."
1. Know some diabolic tactics and defeat them
2. The secret: know God's words, John 8:32
B. The approach in this study shall be as follows:
1. Deception as the devil's most powerful tactic
2. Defeating deception and other diabolic tactics
Discussion
A. Deception, as the devil's most powerful tactic
1. Meaning " the act of causing someone to accept as true and valid what is false."
2. The devil deceives the whole world for he is the father of lies
- Revelation 12:9
- John 8:44
3. He works with the " sons of disobedience," Ephesians 2:1-3
4. He starts with the heart of a person, Jeremiah 17:9
5. He uses false Christs, signs and wonders, Matthew 24:24
6. He and his minions disguise as apostles, angel of light and servants of righteousness, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15
7. He suppresses the truth and changed the glory of God, Romans 1:18-23
8. He corrupts the minds from the simplicity of Christ, 2 Corinthians 11:3-4
B. Defeating the devil's diabolic tactics
1. We should not let the devil deceive us, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4
2. Resist him and he will flee from us, James 4:7; I Peter 5:9
3. The God of Peace will crush Satan, Romans 16:20
4. Christ came to destroy the works of the devil, I John 3:8
5. Know the kind of spirit ( teacher) that comes to us, I John 4:1-6
6. Be aware that he uses philosophy based on human tradition and worldly principles, Col 2:8
7. Refute their demonic teachings, I Timothy 4:1-4
8. Contend for the faith which was once and for all delivered to the saints, Jude 1:3-4
9. He and his minions use signs, wonders and influence kings to fight against God, Revelation 16:13-14
Conclusion
A. To truly defeat the devil's diabolic tactics, we have to follow Christ first
1. He now invites you to come to Him, Matthew 11:28-30
2. Do not delay your obedience to Christ, " now is the day of salvation " 2 Corinthians 6:2