0234. 231. Companions of the Devil

231. Companions of the Devil

“Walketh about, seeking whom he may devour” (1Pe_5:8), is the description of the occupation of the adversary. There are others, like him, up to mischievous practices, who are, therefore, allied with him.

1. A Meddlesome Talebearer. “He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets” (Pro_20:19).

2. A Spark Maker. “Compass yourselves about with sparks,” etc. (Isa_1:11).

3. A Gadding People. “Why gaddest thou about so much to change thy way?” (Jer_2:36).

4. A Backsliding Daughter. “How long wilt thou go about, O thou backsliding daughter?” (Jer_31:22).

5. A Beset Company. “Their own doings have beset them about” (Hos_7:2).

6. A Self-righteous Nation. “Going about to establish their own righteousness” (Rom_10:3).

7. An Idle Gossip. “Wandering about from house to house” (1Ti_5:13).

By: DR. F. E. MARSH