Signs Satan is Trying To Lead You as The Holy Spirit (Exposing The Enemy)

Summary

This script discusses the spiritual battle between following God's will and being led astray by Satan. It emphasizes the importance of discernment for believers to distinguish between the Holy Spirit's guidance and Satan's deceptive tactics. The video outlines signs of Satan's influence, such as twisting scripture, justifying sin based on good intentions, promoting unforgiveness, fostering pride, and encouraging continued sin. It calls for a vigilant study of the Bible to resist these deceptions and to stay aligned with God's love and righteousness.

Takeaways

• 😇 Believers should seek to be led by God's Spirit and follow His will in all aspects of life, as stated in Romans 8:12-14.
• 👶 Being a child of God implies living by the Spirit's guidance rather than the desires of the flesh.
• 😈 Satan's goal is to divert people from God's will, often through deception and appealing to the flesh, as illustrated by his tactics in 2 Corinthians 11:14.
• 🧐 Discernment is crucial for believers to differentiate between God's voice and Satan's deceptions.
• 📜 Satan may twist scripture to justify sinful actions, as seen in Jesus' temptation where he misused Psalms 91:1.
• 💡 Studying the Bible is essential to understand God's word and resist Satan's misuse of scripture.
• 🚫 The enemy may try to convince believers to act sinfully under the guise of good intentions, contrary to 1 Thessalonians 5:22.
• 🤔 Unforgiveness and offense are tools of the devil, and believers should strive for love and forgiveness as per the Lord's Prayer.
• 🦄 Pride and self-glorification are contrary to God's will, and believers should avoid arrogance and focus on God's glory.
• 💔 The devil may offer excuses to continue sinning, but repentance and seeking God's help is the path to righteousness.
• 😔 Discouragement can be a sign of the devil's influence, and believers should filter such feelings through the word of God to ensure they align with God's teachings.

Q & A

What does the Holy Spirit lead us to do according to the transcript?

The Holy Spirit leads us to follow the will of God in different areas of our lives, not to live according to the desires or lusts of the flesh, but according to the leading of the Spirit.

What does the Bible say about living according to the flesh in Romans 8:12-13?

Romans 8:12-13 states that if we live according to the sinful nature, we will die, but if by the Spirit we put to death the misdeeds of the body, we will live, as those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.

What is the goal of the devil according to the script?

The goal of the devil is to ensure that people do not walk in God's will, by deceiving them and making them yield to the desires of their flesh, leading them down a path of destruction.

How does the devil try to deceive people, as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 11:14?

The devil tries to deceive people by transforming himself into an angel of light, making his darkness seem like light, and attempting to confuse and lead people astray.

What is a sign that Satan is trying to lead you, as discussed in the transcript?

One sign is when Satan tries to twist the word of God, using scriptures out of context to justify actions that are not in line with God's will.

How did Satan tempt Jesus, and how did Jesus respond?

Satan tempted Jesus by quoting Psalms 91:1 and suggesting Jesus to jump from a high place, knowing God's protection. Jesus responded by quoting scripture, saying 'Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God,' showing that he recognized Satan's distortion of the word of God.

What is another method the enemy uses to lead people astray, as mentioned in the transcript?

The enemy tries to convince people to do something bad with good intentions, emphasizing the importance of intentions over actions, which can lead to sin.

Why does the enemy try to justify unforgiveness and offense?

The enemy tries to justify unforgiveness and offense because he benefits from people being unforgiving and holding grudges, which is against God's will of love and forgiveness.

How does the enemy try to make people feel special or arrogant?

The enemy tries to make people feel special or arrogant by focusing on their own achievements or spiritual status, making them feel superior to others, which is a form of pride.

What does the enemy do when a believer falls into sin?

When a believer falls into sin, the enemy may try to convince them to continue sinning, offering excuses and suggesting that they cannot resist sin or that they are beyond forgiveness.

How can a believer discern the voice of the Holy Spirit from the voice of the enemy?

A believer can discern the voice by checking everything against the word of God, ensuring that it aligns with scripture and God's will, and by praying for a discerning spirit.

What should a believer do when they feel discouraged or face a season of discouragement?

A believer should filter any voice they hear during a season of discouragement against the word of God, and resist the enemy's attempts to make them give up on life, vision, or relationships.