The works of the devil in our generation are now strategic and appealing. The devices used by the devil are no longer a “life threatening” one like the old generation. It is saddened that the devil has successfully had a throne in the church today.

Today’s message is to open your eyes to the works of the devil introduced to our midst so you can stay away from them.

Beware of these 20 Works of the Devil!   

1. Deception

Satan is the father of lies. His primary weapon is deception, twisting truth to lead Christian astray. For instance, many Christians had been deceived with teachings such as: Once saved, forever saved; holy trinity, use of oil and handkerchief for prayers (Idolatry) etc.

“…For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light.” (Second Corinthians 11:14)

2. Temptation

Devil mostly tempts you at your point of need. So be careful and don’t give excuses for falling into temptations that come your way daily.

James chapter 1 verse 14 and 15: “But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.”

3. Confusion

Confusion is one of the works of the Devil tumbling the Christian communities today. The creation of many church denominations with vast doctrines led to abandonment of Jesus’ model of Christianity.

Please read the bible daily with an unbiased heart for your deliverance from confusion caused by false preachers of this generation.  

4. Murder

Satan inspires violence and murder.

First John chapter 3 verse 8: “He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose, the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.”

5. Pride

It is one of the works of the devil that is camouflaged as spiritual knowledge. Please be watchful! At any point you believe that no one can correct your actions then you might be trapped.

“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” (Proverbs 16:18)

6. Fear

Satan uses fear to paralyze your faith.

“For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.”” (Romans 8:15)

7. Idolatry

It’s no more news that the worship of money and things of this world had taken over the church. Miracles through dark powers, witchcraft, worship of idols called holy water, holy Mary and holy cross are common in many churches. Please, don’t put any ‘medium of faith’ between you and God.

8. Lust

The Devil inflames lustful desires to the heart of people.

“For all that is in the world–the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life–is not of the Father but is of the world.” (1 John 2:16)

9. Blasphemy

Satan works to inspire you to disrespect God at a high spiritual level. For instance, many speaking in tongues practices in our midst are blasphemy because it is either learnt from Pastors, school of theology or emotional jargons controlled by demons. Don’t speak in tongues if the Holy Spirit didn’t give the utterance and shut up if no interpretation. This will save you from the big trap of the devil!!

“Therefore, I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men.” (Matthew 12:31)

10. Distraction

He diverts attention from spiritual priorities. Beware of excessive time watching the television or internet without creating time for personal spiritual time with the LORD daily.

11. Accusation

Satan accuses Christians before God. So, be careful and don’t live a careless lifestyle!

“Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down.” (Revelation 12:10)

12. Destruction

One of the works of the devil is to get our spiritual lives destroyed. Many families were destroyed and the culture of divorce and remarry was embraced. The acceptance of same sex marriage in many popular churches marks the distinct evidence of Devil’s throne in the church!

“The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10)

13. Rebellion

Satan encourages rebellion against God’s authority.

“And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you.” (Matthew 24:4)

14. Mockery

The devil works to mock you and give you the impression that it is not possible for you to be holy and totally obedient to the rules of God.

15. Sloth

He promotes spiritual laziness.

16. Worldliness

Satan entices Christians to love the world’s civilization, and advance technology that takes the hearts away from the LORD.

“Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” (James 4:4)

17. Counterfeit Gospel

He promotes false versions of salvation. And it is unfortunate that his counterfeit gospel is widely accepted in the Christendom.

This devil’s work had started since the generation of Paul as recorded in the letter to Galatians chapter 1 verse 6 to 9: “I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel…”

18. Persecution

He incites hatred and violence against believers through leaders in the government.

“Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulations for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.” (Revelation 2:10)

19. Bondage

Satan enslaves people to sin and fear. He starts by enticing people into enjoyment of worldliness and once he gets control of the heart then it is easy to afflict the victims.

“Do you not know that to whom you yield yourselves as slaves for obedience, you are slaves to him whom you obey; whether it is of sin to death, or of obedience to righteousness.” (Romans 6:16)

20. Lukewarmness

One of the works of the devil is to ensure that Christians are neither hot nor cold!

“So, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.” (Revelation 3:16)

All the works of the devil mentioned above are to be a guide for you to be careful because in this present generation the elect will be deceived if serious caution is not taken. May the Almighty God deliver us from every daily temptation that come our way in Jesus name.