Discerning Satan's Tactics | शैतान की युक्तियाँ परखना | Zac Poonen | Hindi
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Summary
The speaker emphasizes that humans must live by every word that comes from God's mouth, as man does not live by bread alone. He warns that Satan's tactic is to distract people from studying the Bible by drawing their attention to worldly things like news or video games. True victory over sin and Satan comes from understanding that our old self was crucified with Christ, giving us power over sin, and this requires actively engaging with God's Word.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Man shall live by every word of GodJesus answered temptation by declaring that humans live by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God, making daily Bible reading essential.
Christ's death and our old man crucifiedKnowing Christ died for our sins is fundamental, but Romans also teaches that our old man was crucified with Him so we can overcome sin.
Satan rendered powerless through the crossJesus took on flesh and died so that through His death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, which is the devil.
The ruler of this world has no claim on JesusJesus acknowledged that the ruler of this world is coming, but he has nothing in Him, meaning Satan found no foothold in Christ's life.
Meditating on God's word like foodReading the Bible is not enough; God's word must be digested and meditated on day and night to produce spiritual strength and success.
Job's fear of God before the lawLiving long before Moses, Job walked in the fear of God, made a covenant with his eyes, and refused to look lustfully at any woman.
The hedge around Job and God's childrenSatan recognized that God had put a hedge around Job, his house, and all that he had, just as He protects those who fear Him today.
Never argue with the tempterWhen Satan questioned God's word to Eve, she entered into a discussion with him and fell; believers must simply stand on what God has said.
Satan undermines trust in God's loveSatan tries to make believers doubt God's goodness and love, but the cross of Calvary proves once and for all that God deeply loves us.
Not being ignorant of Satan's devicesPaul urged believers to forgive others so that Satan cannot take advantage of them through bitterness and an unforgiving spirit.
Do not give the devil an opportunity through angerBelievers must deal with anger before sunset and ensure they are angry only at sin and lack of mercy, not personal insults, lest they give Satan a foothold.
Our struggle is not against flesh and bloodOur warfare is against spiritual principalities and powers, not human beings, so we must reserve our energy to resist Satan rather than fighting people.
You cannot serve God and moneyJesus explicitly stated that no one can serve two masters, warning that greed and love for money make people slaves to a competing master.
Refusing to partner with the accuserSatan is the accuser of the brethren day and night; when believers gossip or point fingers, they partner with him instead of standing like Christ to intercede.
