The Devil’s Persistent Lies
- Bishop Keith Butler
- May 28, 2024
- 2 min read
And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. (Revelation 12:10)
Have you ever felt like you were combating a voice in your head reminding you of past mistakes and failures? Although it sounds like your voice, that mind-numbing, pain-inducing, depression-giving voice is none other than Satan himself trying to manipulate and dominate your mind. Revelation 12:10 says that the devil accuses believers day and night. It’s a 24/7 game for him. My spiritual father used to say, “The only good thing I can say about the devil is he is very persistent.” He will never stop trying to convince you that you’re unworthy, that you have no authority or power, and that you don't deserve God's love and forgiveness. Satan loves to bring up past failures, shortcomings, and sins.
The good news is that if you accept Christ, your past is gone and done away with. When Satan tries to remind you of your past, remind him of your identity in Christ. You are a new creature. Old things have passed away and all things are new. You are forgiven, redeemed, and dearly loved by God. Your past doesn’t define you–what Jesus died to provide is what defines you.
Satan is not only the accuser; the Bible also calls him the deceiver. He is constantly trying to deceive believers to walk away from the truth. He highlights their feelings and their flesh and tries to get them to cloud what they know God says with what they feel. When you hide God’s Word in your heart and speak it with your mouth, you will not be deceived. God’s Word is truth, so when you know it, you’ll be able to discern the lies of the enemy.
Practical Application
What is the biggest lie the enemy attacks you with? Maybe he says you will never have enough, that you’re not good enough, that you’ll always be this way, or something else. What is that one thing that bothers you the most? Got it? Good. Now, take some time to search God’s Word and find Scriptures that counteract the lies of the enemy. Get them deep in your heart by memorizing them and live free of deception.
