1. Satan the Father of Lies

2. Satan the Liar When fighting an enemy, the enemy must be recognizedWhen fighting an enemy, the enemy must be recognized The modern caricature of Satan is far from Bible truth and realityThe modern caricature of Satan is far from Bible truth and reality Who is Satan? He is our “adversary” (Satan); he is our “accuser” (Devil)Who is Satan? He is our “adversary” (Satan); he is our “accuser” (Devil)

3. Who is Satan? SATAN IS A BIG LIAR Gen. 3:1ff; Jn. 8:44; 2 Cor. 2:11; 11:13-15; Eph. 6:11; 2 Thess. 2:9-10; 1 Tim. 3:7; 1 Jn. 3:8; Rev. 12:7-11

4. The Lies of Satan CLOTHING Satan lies by appealing to the vanity of people, outward appearance, lust of the flesh and eyeSatan lies by appealing to the vanity of people, outward appearance, lust of the flesh and eye Clothing too short, too tight, too gaudyClothing too short, too tight, too gaudy Proverbs 31:30; 1 Tim. 2:9-10; 1 Pet. 3:2-6; 1 Jn. 2:15-17Proverbs 31:30; 1 Tim. 2:9-10; 1 Pet. 3:2-6; 1 Jn. 2:15-17

5. The Lies of Satan RELIGION Satan lies by appealing to unity in diversity, any kind of worship is fine, all roads lead to heavenSatan lies by appealing to unity in diversity, any kind of worship is fine, all roads lead to heaven Religious denominations, world religionsReligious denominations, world religions Luke 4:7-8; Mt. 7:13-23; 15:13; Acts 17:23; Eph. 4:4Luke 4:7-8; Mt. 7:13-23; 15:13; Acts 17:23; Eph. 4:4

6. The Lies of Satan POLITICS Satan lies by appealing to compromise, relativism, “political correctness” and “rights, freedoms and liberties”Satan lies by appealing to compromise, relativism, “political correctness” and “rights, freedoms and liberties” Politicians advocating abortion, same-sex marriage, homosexuality, no death penaltyPoliticians advocating abortion, same-sex marriage, homosexuality, no death penalty Jn. 8:32; 17:17; 18:37-38; Acts 4:19-20; 5:29Jn. 8:32; 17:17; 18:37-38; Acts 4:19-20; 5:29

7. The Lies of Satan EDUCATION Satan lies by appealing to rebellion against authority, state-run rules and principles by atheistsSatan lies by appealing to rebellion against authority, state-run rules and principles by atheists Educators promoting “safe sex” curriculum, homosexuality, “values clarification,” rewriting history to remove religionEducators promoting “safe sex” curriculum, homosexuality, “values clarification,” rewriting history to remove religion Proverbs 22:6; Eph. 6:1-4Proverbs 22:6; Eph. 6:1-4

8. The Lies of Satan SCIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY, PHILOSOPHY Satan lies by appealing to man-made theories that are set forth as facts, intellectual arrogance, “experts,” human wisdomSatan lies by appealing to man-made theories that are set forth as facts, intellectual arrogance, “experts,” human wisdom Scientific evolution, humans are animals in thought and behaviorScientific evolution, humans are animals in thought and behavior 1 Cor. 1:20; 2:1; 1 Tim. 6:201 Cor. 1:20; 2:1; 1 Tim. 6:20

9. The Lies of Satan ART & MUSIC Satan lies by appealing to the lust of the eye and flesh, passions, obscenity, blasphemySatan lies by appealing to the lust of the eye and flesh, passions, obscenity, blasphemy Nude art, sexual art, bestiality, profanity, degrading religious objectsNude art, sexual art, bestiality, profanity, degrading religious objects Prov. 4:20-27; Mt. 6:22-23Prov. 4:20-27; Mt. 6:22-23

10. The Lies of Satan T.V., MOVIES, LITERATURE, INTERNET Satan lies by appealing to violence, lust, carnality, foolish [not using wisdom] behaviorSatan lies by appealing to violence, lust, carnality, foolish [not using wisdom] behavior Nudity, profanity, pornography, adultery, fornication, divorce, drugs, alcohol, internet chat roomsNudity, profanity, pornography, adultery, fornication, divorce, drugs, alcohol, internet chat rooms Philippians 4:8Philippians 4:8

11. The Lies of Satan NEWS BROADCASTS Satan lies by appealing to liberal, humanistic opinions and agendas, opinion polls, “experts”Satan lies by appealing to liberal, humanistic opinions and agendas, opinion polls, “experts” Human wisdom on human is behavior is set for as “fact,” “news,” “information,” “truth,” liberal agendas for marriage and raising children, dealing with criminals, povertyHuman wisdom on human is behavior is set for as “fact,” “news,” “information,” “truth,” liberal agendas for marriage and raising children, dealing with criminals, poverty Ephesians 4:14-15; Jude 12-13Ephesians 4:14-15; Jude 12-13

12. The Lies of Satan ADVERTISEMENTS Satan lies by appealing to nudity, materialism, pride, feminism, wastefulness, disorderliness, etc.Satan lies by appealing to nudity, materialism, pride, feminism, wastefulness, disorderliness, etc. Selling items using partially clothed women, waste and buy more, men are degraded and disrespected, unruly children sell productsSelling items using partially clothed women, waste and buy more, men are degraded and disrespected, unruly children sell products 1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 2:131 Tim. 3:2; Titus 2:13

13. Satan the Father of Lies Do you like being lied to?Do you like being lied to? Ask yourself: “Am I deceived by Satan?” “Do I believe his lies?”Ask yourself: “Am I deceived by Satan?” “Do I believe his lies?” The fear is that some are actually lied to and deceived by Satan (2 Cor. 11:3)The fear is that some are actually lied to and deceived by Satan (2 Cor. 11:3) The solution: James 4:7; 1 Jn. 2:21The solution: James 4:7; 1 Jn. 2:21