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Into
your hands I commit my spirit; redeem me, O LORD, the God of truth. --
Psalms 31:5 (NIV)
The Difference Between
God (Truth) and Satan (Lies)
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God,
the Holy Spirit gives~
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Satan
gives ~
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| Sense
of Holiness |
Sense
of worthlessness |
| God
conscious through His Word |
Self-consciousness
through feelings |
| Clarity |
Confusion |
| One
task to do at a time |
Pressure
to do it all NOW |
| Correction |
Accusations |
| Voice
of conviction |
Voice
of condemnation |
| Conviction
of unconfessed sin |
Condemnation
of past sin already dealt with |
| Hope
~ Encouragement to obey |
Discouragement
= despair |
| Confirming
peace |
Frustration
and pressure |
| Leads
to a balanced life |
Leads
to bondage |
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God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of
love, and of self-discipline -- 2 Tim 1:7 (NIV) |
Be
self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like
a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing
firm in your faith ...-- 1 Peter 5:8 (NIV) |
What do
we know about Satan and the way he operates.
The Bible tells us:
John 8:44
- You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your
father's desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to
the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native
language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.
2 COR. 4:4
- The god (small 'g') of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers,
so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ,
who is in the image of God.
2 Cor. 11:14
- Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light
Reflections
of His Love ('Beauty By The Book' by Nancy Stafford) ~
The enemy
comes in like a flood, The Lord says, "Let not your heart be troubled.
Let me free your heart, free you from the cage it's been locked up in.
My understanding of good and evil is so different from yours.
What may
appear evil is often my best. I draw you into the desert and there speak
lovingly to you. I will answer your prayer for discernment about what
is good and what is evil.
And in
those days you will be an encouragement to My people. You will strengthen
weak knees. My light will shine from you, because you have been there.
Guidelines
For Prayer ~ Who is God?
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