Satan’s Strategy is simple - separate and divide, then devour. He separates us from God through guilt and shame after sin. He uses offense, disagreement, unforgiveness, etc. to separate us from God's family. Like a lion stalking prey, the devil is no match for believers who stay together or for those who remain close to God. Only those separated will fall prey and be devoured. This video has practical steps to keep you at God's side and safely in the "flock" of Jesus Christ.
• Separate you from God. Tempt you to sin. Sin separates you from God. Spiritually and emotionally (guilt, shame)
o Sin separates you from God.
Isaiah 59:2 ESV
But your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, ...
Romans 6:23 ESV
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Death is separation from God.
To know God, be reunited with Him, is life.
Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.
John 17:3
• Separate you from others. [offense, disagreement, strife, envy, etc.] (Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8. Lions isolate their prey. They don’t attack entire herds; they attack those who get separated from the herd.
• Don’t allow yourself to be separated from God’s family.
o God said of Adam in the garden, “It is not good for man to be alone” Then God created Eve.
o We need others. To encourage, support and help us love well.
Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. 2And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.
Hebrews 10:24-25
• Satan wants to Take you out of the battle – the war rages all around us, good and evil. God has specific works planned for you and He needs you in the battle for the lives of men.
Defeat Satan’s strategy by forgiving yourself – do NOT let yourself be separated from God.
And forgive others too. Do not let Satan separate you from God’s people.
Love is God’s greatest weapon. Learn to love through the tests and trials of life.
Stay “in Christ” – keep loving Jesus and keep obeying Him to the best of your ability– He is both your Savior and Lord.
Pray and Declare this over your life
When I sin, I will immediately repent and run back into Father God’s loving arms. I reject guilt and shame. They have no place in my life.
God is not ashamed of me!
The sin issue is resolved for me. Jesus took my place. Jesus went to prison for me. Jesus was punished for my sin. And God found Jesus “not guilty.” My sin was paid in full.
I will live free from sin, guilt, and shame.