Lies:
Satan’s Native Language
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‘When he lies, he speaks his
native language.
’Book of John Chapter 8:44 (NIV)
Jesus said of Satan, ‘When he lies,
he speaks his native language.’ and he lies to us in three ways:
Doubts. His strategy
is to discourage you, to make you throw up your hands and say, ‘What’s the
use? Nothing has changed!’ When you say that, you’re signing the receipt
and accepting the package. Don’t do it! The Bible says, ‘You are snared
with the words of your lips.’ (Proverbs 6:2 AMPC) What you say forms
your perspective and creates the environment you live in. Never say
anything that leads Satan to think he’s winning.
Shock. If you’re not
expecting Satan’s attack, you’ll get alarmed and think, ‘I must not be
making progress. Why else would I still be fighting the same old battles?’
Why? Because Satan doesn’t give up without a fight, and his attack is proof
you haven’t been conquered.
Feelings. Satan will
try to convince you that you don’t deserve to be forgiven. He’ll tell you
that because you don’t feel forgiven, you’re not. But remember, he’s
a liar. Here’s where victory is decided. Stand your ground. The work has
already been done in you. God’s Word says so; now you must begin to say so
too. Time will strengthen and solidify your position. Satan will bring to
your mind all the things God has delivered you from, and in dealing with
them you’ll experience some of the emotions you had when you went through
them. His strategy is to make you feel like nothing has changed. Don’t buy
it! Jesus said, ‘If you hold to My teaching… you will know the truth,
and the truth will set you free.’ (John 8:31–32 NIV) (Courtesy Vision.org.au)
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