1. Rev. 12:9

2. THE DECEIVER
Rev. 12:9
I. DEFINED
A. To lead astray, lead into error, to seduce; an imposter, or corrupter
B. To give a false impression whether by appearance, statement or influence; bait, snare, beguile, to cheat, subtlety, delude, to lure, ensnare.

3. THE DECEIVER I. DEFINED C. Father of lies (Jn. 8:44; Gen. 3:1-5).
Rev. 12:9
I. DEFINED
C. Father of lies (Jn. 8:44; Gen. 3:1-5).
D. Satan uses devices ways to gain advantage over us (2 Cor. 2:11).

4. II. EXAMPLES OF DECEPTION
THE DECEIVER
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II. EXAMPLES OF DECEPTION
A. Promise What Cannot Be Given (Col. 2:8).
1. “Security” or “sufficiency” of riches (Mt. 13:22).
2. “Not me” (no consequences) (Heb. 11:25; Eph. 5:6).
3. “It is alright” (2 Pet. 2:19; 1 Jn. 1:8).

5. II. EXAMPLES OF DECEPTION
THE DECEIVER
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II. EXAMPLES OF DECEPTION
B. Think We Know Better Than God (Gen. 3:1-5).
1. “We” set the standard (Jn. 7:48; Js. 4:10-12).
2. “We” do not see another way (Gen. 16:1-6).
3. “We” are the exception (Mk. 7:10-13; 1 Cor. 3:18).
4. “We” think God thinks like us (Jn. 16:2; Is. 55:8-9).

6. II. EXAMPLES OF DECEPTION
THE DECEIVER
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II. EXAMPLES OF DECEPTION
C. If I Don’t Hear Or See It, Then It Doesn’t Exist.
1. Deny the message (2 Chron. 18:7; Acts 7:57).
2. Blame the messenger (Acts 7:58; 1 Kings 18:17-18).

7. III. DANGER OF SELF-DECEPTION
THE DECEIVER
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III. DANGER OF SELF-DECEPTION
A. Why Do People Believe Lies?
1. Some are ignorant or naïve (Rom. 16:18).
2. Others love something more than truth (2 Ths. 2:9-12; Lk. 10:25-37).
3. BOTH make it easy for Satan to deceive them…

8. III. DANGER OF SELF-DECEPTION
THE DECEIVER
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III. DANGER OF SELF-DECEPTION
CONCL.
1. Satan uses SUBTLE deceptions to beguile.
2. It begins in the way we THINK about things.
3. DON’T MAKE SATAN’S TASK EASY (Rev. 22:15)!