if you fear the devil - Page 2

hesreal2me · 05-11-2008, 06:22 AM

Well Satan Fears God. And if God is for us, why should we fear Satan?

Ginger · 05-11-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Atonement

Every day we are tempted and we can never underestimate the power that Satan has. He is very cleaver and wise and can deceive the very elect if possible.

Jesus mentions this in the book of Matthew:

Mat 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

We have got the Holy Scriptures to test for truth and the Holy Spirit. God will not allow us to be deceived unless we are willing participants OR it is as Jax said for a time (temporary) to glorify God.

Ginger

Ginger · 05-11-2008, 08:30 PM

One more point...

Christians too often blame satan for their shortcomings, just like atheists unjustly blame God.

satan isn't always to blame. Sometimes we bring the trouble on ourselves and I think it would do us good to accept the responsibility.

If you play with matches and get burnt, who's fault is it? God? satan? Or yours for playing around with something that aught not be played with?

Ginger

smellycat · 05-11-2008, 09:04 PM

if you cause a cyclone to kill 200,000.who is to blame.?to me it is satan prince of the air,and his followers look glorious and are fed by these things.typical satan cause a problem then look good by fixing it.when will people wake up.

Dusty · 05-11-2008, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ginger

One more point...

Christians too often blame satan for their shortcomings, just like atheists unjustly blame God.

satan isn't always to blame. Sometimes we bring the trouble on ourselves and I think it would do us good to accept the responsibility.

If you play with matches and get burnt, who's fault is it? God? satan? Or yours for playing around with something that aught not be played with?

Ginger

I agree with you there Ginger. So often I hear that thrown around in Christian circles. God still gives us freedom of choice but we all my self included make bad choices so why do we blame it on the devil?

I guess we think we can pass the blame on some one else and who better than the devil? It's called buck passing.

Ginger · 05-11-2008, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dusty

I guess we think we can pass the blame on some one else and who better than the devil? It's called buck passing.

lol

Well Adam and Eve passed the buck first.

"Eve gave it to me."
"The serpent tricked me."

I guess that's just human nature.

Ginger

smellycat · 05-11-2008, 10:31 PM

are you blind,your words are geared for satan,your media the same your choices have gone in life,you are in satans land.even the kids listen to satan speil.yes you do have a choice,but if your young you know nothing better if your not shown the way.yes we are to blame but satan is a monster,and monsters need to be extinguished with his followers.

Ginger · 05-12-2008, 03:13 AM

And Jesus will destroy them.

Jesus has already conquered death for us.

"Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said."

Jesus took our punishment for our sins

But God commends His love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

I will not fear false gods.

And the statutes, and the ordinances, and the law, and the commandment, which he wrote for you, ye shall observe to do for evermore; and ye shall not fear other gods.

God Bless you, Smelly.

Ginger

Dusty · 05-12-2008, 12:05 PM

Amen Ginger. We have nothing to fear. If God be for us who can be against us .

NearertoGod · 05-12-2008, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dusty

I guess we think we can pass the blame on some one else and who better than the devil? It's called buck passing.

Dusty, that's so true.

We're just like other people. Regular people will blame their mothers, their friends, or somebody completely random for their silly acts.

Like someone said about the matchstick:
So, you're busy dillydalling with a matchstick and it drops on the curtains and explodes in flames. You end up getting it out but who are you going to blame? Well, ever heard of "there are three more fingers pointing right back at you"?
That's pretty much what a lot of people get themselves into. I could say that my tripping was Satan....it was really because I wasn't paying attention to where I was putting my step!

05-11-2008, 09:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
smellycat Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: uk Posts: 5,544 Rep Power: 7	if you cause a cyclone to kill 200,000.who is to blame.?to me it is satan prince of the air,and his followers look glorious and are fed by these things.typical satan cause a problem then look good by fixing it.when will people wake up. __________________ GOOD BAD SALVATION

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smellycat Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: uk Posts: 5,544 Rep Power: 7	are you blind,your words are geared for satan,your media the same your choices have gone in life,you are in satans land.even the kids listen to satan speil.yes you do have a choice,but if your young you know nothing better if your not shown the way.yes we are to blame but satan is a monster,and monsters need to be extinguished with his followers. __________________ GOOD BAD SALVATION

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Dusty Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 6,471 Rep Power: 7	Amen Ginger. We have nothing to fear. If God be for us who can be against us . __________________ Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. -- John Wooden Joke Police.. Mark and Amandaz

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05-11-2008, 06:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
hesreal2me Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cape Coral, Fl Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Well Satan Fears God. And if God is for us, why should we fear Satan?

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Ginger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 162 Rep Power: 1	One more point... Christians too often blame satan for their shortcomings, just like atheists unjustly blame God. satan isn't always to blame. Sometimes we bring the trouble on ourselves and I think it would do us good to accept the responsibility. If you play with matches and get burnt, who's fault is it? God? satan? Or yours for playing around with something that aught not be played with? Ginger

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Ginger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 162 Rep Power: 1	And Jesus will destroy them. Jesus has already conquered death for us. "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said." Jesus took our punishment for our sins But God commends His love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. I will not fear false gods. And the statutes, and the ordinances, and the law, and the commandment, which he wrote for you, ye shall observe to do for evermore; and ye shall not fear other gods. God Bless you, Smelly. Ginger