Some designs of Satan

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1.Satan lies, and is the father of lies.

John 8:44, 

2. Satan blinds the minds of unbelievers.

2 Corinthians 4:4, 

3. Satan masquerades in costumes of light and righteousness.

2 Corinthians 11:13-15  1 Timothy 4:1 Matt. 7:15 Acts 20:30

4. Satan does signs and wonders.

2 Thessalonians 2:9

 Matthew 24:24  Matthew 7:22).

5. Satan tempts people to sin.

Matthew 4:1-11,  Luke 22:3-6, 2 Corinthians 11:3

 

 even from "...sincere and pure devotion to Christ."

6. Satan fights the word and the development of faith.

 Mark 4:1-9. Romans 10:17, 1 Thess 3:5

 

7 Satan causes some sickness and disease.

Luke 13:16 

Acts 10:38

8. Satan is a bloodthirsty murderer.

John 8:44. 1 John 3:12, 

9. Satan fights against the plans of missionaries.

1 Thessalonians 2:17-­18, 

10. Satan accuses Christians before God.

Revelation 12:10  Think about the cases of Job, Judas, and Peter.

We are to pray against all these designs of Satan.