April 02, 2018: SOAP #3042: Judges 13-16; 2Corinthians 2

Scripture:  2Corinthians (NIV) 2:10 If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven—if there was anything to forgive—I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, 11 in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.

Observation:    Satan’s schemes basically have to do with the mind of those he is trying to destroy.  He is known as the angel of light, the father of lies, the accuser of the brethren, a deceiver, a tempter.  He is not a roaring lion, but like a roaring lion.  He serpent who deceives and twists God’s Word.   By placing thoughts in the minds of brothers, he sews discord in God’s people.  He brings thoughts and ideas which catch the attention of believers, changing their focus from God’s Word to satan’s words.

No wonder Paul wrote in the same letter (2Corinthians 10:4-5) “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”

Application:   The Bible teaches me that I am not a mind, but I have a mind.  My mind is not to control me; I am to control my mind.  The Bible tells me how to think.  The Bible gives me truth with which I can reprogram my thinking.

Prayer:    Heavenly Father, how I think is very important to you.  Holy Spirit, please bring truth to my thoughts.  Help me evaluate all things according to truth.  Jesus, thank you for being the way, the TRUTH, and the life.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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