1. 1 John 17:17 “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth”

2. 2 Purpose DefineInstructEncourage

3. 3 Attitude: 1. Manner, disposition, feeling, position, etc., with regard to a person or thing; tendency or orientation, esp. of the mind: a negative attitude; group attitudes. 2. Position or posture of the body appropriate to or expressive of an action, emotion, etc.: a threatening attitude; a relaxed attitude. Source: Dictionary.com “Attitude” Defined

4. 4 What should our attitude be toward SATAN?

5. 5 Introduction Satan first mentioned in Genesis 3! Sin entered the world at this point! Satan’s purpose is to overthrow God’s purpose for man! Satan mars man’s happiness! –Gen. 3:13-19, 22-24

6. 6 Bible Descriptions of Satan “Satan” - –2 Cor. 11:13-15 “Devil” - –Matt. 25:41; Jas. 4:7 “Serpent” - –Gen. 3:1; Rev. 12:9 “The Tempter” - –Matt. 4:3; 1 Thess. 3:5 “Prince of the power of the air” - –Eph. 2:2 “God of this world” - –2 Cor. 4:4 “Prince of this world” - –Jn. 12:31 “Adversary” - –1 Pet. 5:8

7. 7 What We Will Discuss! The Christian must consider Satan as he is—real and active! The Christian must recognize the character and wiles of Satan! The Christian must not underestimate the devil!

8. 8 The Christian must consider Satan as he is—real and active!

9. 9 Must Consider Satan Real & Active The same Bible that reveals God, mentions the devil! –Satan is real-just like Hell is real! Satan walks: –“to and fro” and “up and down” in the earth! Job 1:7; 2:2 –“as a roaring lion” – 1 Pet. 5:8 Satan is NOT: –A fable or imaginary being! –He is real!

10. 10 The Christian Must Recognize the Character and Wiles of Satan!

11. 11 The Character & Wiles of Satan! He is crafty! –Waits for opportunities to strike! Gen. 3:1-5; 2 Cor. 11:3; Matt. 4:3 Does not appear as he really is! –2 Cor. 11:14 A murder from the beginning; the father of lies! –Jn 8:44; Gen. 3:4; Acts 5:3 He has ministers! –2 Cor. 11:14- 15; 2 Cor. 4:3-4 Blinds the eyes of men from seeing the truth!

12. 12 The Wiles of Satan! He hates the word of God! –Lk. 8:12; 2 Cor. 11:13 He is the God of procrastination! –Acts 24:25 He knows the word of God and perverts it! –Matt. 4:6; Psa. 91:11-12 –Omitted “to keep thee in all thy ways” He is a coward! –Jas. 4:7

13. 13 The Christian Must Not Underestimate Satan!

14. 14 Must Not Underestimate Satan! Christ severely injured the devil by dying on the cross! –Gen. 3:15; Matt. 12:29 –Heb 2:14-15; 2 Tim. 1:10 Christians must resist the devil! –Jas. 4:7 Must avoid his snares & wiles! –Eph. 6:10-18

15. 15 Conclusion! The eternal destiny of Satan is everlasting fire! – Matt. 25:41 Those who serve him will dwell with him eternally!

16. 16 2 Corinthians 11:3 “But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.”

17. 17 “What Shall We Do?” Acts 2:37 An alien sinner must… –Hear the Gospel - Romans 10:17 –Believe - Romans 10:10 –Repent – Acts 17:30 –Confess Christ - Acts 8:37 –Be Baptized in water - Acts 2:38 An erring Child of God must… –Repent and Pray - Acts 8:22