0733. 715. Satan’s Activities

715. Satan’s Activities

No. 2

1. He attracts by the glamour of wonders, as will be evidenced in the coming man of sin—2Th_2:9.

2. He seeks to get “an advantage” over us by misrepresentation, as pointed out by the apostle—2Co_2:11.

3. He fills the heart with lies to keep back what is devoted to the Lord, as practised in Ananias—Act_5:3.

4. He hinders in seeking to thwart God’s purposes, as stated by Christ—Mat_16:23.

5. He seeks to gain possession of people, that he may carry out his designs, as demonstrated in Judas—Joh_13:27.

6. He oppresses that he may harm those whom he dominates, as manifest in Christ’s opposing ministry—Mat_9:32; Mat_15:22; Act_10:38.

7. He persecutes the servants of God, who are faithful to Him, as predicted he would—Rev_2:10.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH