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Wednesday, May 13, 2009

You can count on it, during times of transition and testing, God is working in your life to grow and strengthen you. At the same time the enemy will be looking for ways to weaken you and lead you astray. His ultimate goal is to discourage and destroy you. Paul specifically identifies Satan as the enemy to overcome in Romans 16:20.

Satan often attacks us through individuals – his agents. Paul identifies some who made life difficult for him in verses 17-18. Satan’s agents cause divisions. They put obstacles in your way, like false teachings that are “contrary to the teaching you have learned.” What they teach is like a highly infectious disease, so stay away from them. 
 
They have an agenda that serves their own appetites. They might sound like they are serving Christ, but they’re not. They use smooth talk and flattery to deceive. So don’t be naïve. Guard your mind. Guard your heart. 
 
Here is a check list to identify the enemy and his agents. 
 
1. Is what is being pushed divisive? 
2. Is what is being taught consistent with the Gospel? 
3. Is what is being taught freeing or does it present obstacles to your faith? 
4. Is self interest evident in the way something is presented? 
5. Do you sense smooth talk or flattery? 
 
If you answer “yes” to any of these questions you have reason to be cautious and back off from supporting or participating. Satan is committed to deception, so be on your guard. He wants to destroy and cause you to be discouraged, so be on the alert to his and his agent’s agenda.
 

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