The Deceitful Schemes of the Devil
James 4:7-8
Part of James—Putting simplicity into practice
October 22, 2023

James 4:1-10

Lies are irresistible when we them to be .

The spreads destructive ideas you hope to be true.


If Satan is so deceptive, how can I be sure I am his lies?

1 Peter 5:5-9

You’re either the devil’s lies and God’s grace. Or, you’re resisting God’s and receiving the devil’s .

If men hear a noise at night they cry, ‘The Devil, the Devil,’ and they run for their life, but they carry the devil around in their very hearts all day. For if you have a proud spirit or if you have resentment or if you have anxiety, you are under his power. He is setting you in a precarious place. My friends, why don’t you run from your pride crying, “The Devil, the Devil?” Why don’t you run from your resentments and your grudges yelling, “The Devil, the Devil…” —William Gurnall

First question to resist the devil: Do I reek of ?

Second question to resist the devil: Am I riddled with ?


1 Peter 5:8-9

The cross of Christ defeated the devil’s but did not delete the devil’s .

The devil cannot have dominion over a Christian’s but he can still sway the opinion of a Christian’s .

James 4:7-10