The late comedian “Flip” Wilson made popular the expression, “The Devil made me do it.” We can be guilty of leaning too much on that excuse. However, there is no way to overestimate the danger that Satan and his hosts of darkness constantly bring to our lives. Keep reading as this peril is clearly addressed by Dr. David Jeremiah.
Dr. David Jeremiah - Turning Point - Thursday, January 20, 2022 - Strategies
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Ephesians 6:11
Dictionaries define strategy as a plan of action intended to achieve a certain overall goal. And such a plan usually involves multiple progressive steps that build on the success of the previous step. Masters of the game of chess, for example, often take a long time before making a move because they are planning a strategy; they are thinking several moves ahead.
Recommended Reading: Genesis 3: 1 – 5
The Bible says that the devil uses strategies, or wiles (a malicious type of strategy), to accomplish his goal. And what is the devil’s goal? To move the child of God in the direction of doubting the goodness or truthfulness of Him. This has been evident from the beginning—the devil (“the serpent”) planted seeds of doubt in Eve’s mind about the truthfulness of God’s words. Eve succumbed to the temptation, followed by Adam, and disobeyed God’s instruction (Genesis 3:1-5). Like any good strategist, the devil is thinking several steps ahead of his targets.
Be aware of your circumstances, thoughts, and choices. Who is behind them? What are the potential outcomes? What is your strategy for victory? Stand firm against the wiles of the devil.
We cannot stand against the wiles of the devil by our wits. Oswald Chambers