Rev. Peter Everett

Scheme #9: Satan Will Emphasize The Struggles, Challenges, Difficulties and Sufferings In The Lives of Those Who Follow Christ

Strategies Against Scheme #9
a)Consider that every struggle, difficulty, or affliction the believer endures will turn out for his/her advantage.
Romans 8:28, 8:17; Isaiah 27:8-9; I Peter 4:1; Job 40:3-5; Hebrews 12:10-11; Psalm 119:67, 71; Hosea 6:1

b)Consider that the struggles and troubles that come into the Christian's life are temporary.
Psalm 30:5; II Corinthians 4:17; Hebrews 10:35-37

c)Consider that the sufferings of Christians proceed from God's dearest love.
Revelation 3:19
d)Evaluate troubles, not by the pain level, but by the outcome.
James 5:11

e)Consider that the suffering that comes upon the unbeliever is much worse than anything that happens to the believer.
Revelation 20:15

Scheme #10: Satan Tries To Lead Christians Into Relationships With Ungodly People Who Will Influence Them To Turn Away From Christ

Strategies Against Scheme #10

a)Think about the Bible passages that warn us about our relationships with the wicked.
Ephesians 5:11; Proverbs 4:14-15

b)Consider that it is dangerous to come under the moral and spiritual influences of the ungodly.
I Corinthians 15:33; Proverbs 13:20; II Peter 2:7-8