
“Human history is the long terrible story of man trying to find something other than God which will make him happy.” – C.S. Lewis
“Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship (place his worth above anything else – How do I know – does God have a right to say what’s right and wrong) him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a result, their minds became dark and confused. Claiming to be wise, they instead became utter fools… As a result, they did vile and degrading things with each other’s bodies. hey traded the truth about God for a lie.” Romans 1:21-25 NLT
In order for
“Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” The woman said to the serpent, “We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, but God did say, ‘You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die.’” “You will not certainly die,” the serpent said to the woman. “For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.” Genesis 3:1-7 NIV
1. THE DEVIL GETS US TO
God’s
“If your god never disagrees with you, you might just be worshiping an idealized version of yourself.” – Timothy Keller
2. THE DEVIL
That
“There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.” ** Proverbs 14:12 NIV**
3. THE DEVIL
Righteousness Is
“You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16:11 NKJV
4. THE DEVIL ADVERTISES
Your Life Will Be
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NIV
Giving Up Something
5. THE DEVIL USES
It’s
“Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces.” Psalm 34:5 NLT
“… not my will, but yours be done.” Luke 22:42 NIV
“So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.” Romans 8:1-2 NLT
“Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.” 2 Corinthians 7:10 NIV
Being