Three titles: the tempter – Matthew 4:1-3; the deceiver – 2 Corinthians 11:3; Revelation 12:9; and the accuser – Revelation 12:9 -12

2 Corinthians 11:3; Ezekiel 28:11-19 He is called the serpent, not to describe his appearance, but rather his craftiness. He is the master of disguise and the master of illusion who presents that which is evil as beautifully good.

2 Corinthians 11:13, 14 He cannot make us sin but can present sin as a beautiful allurement as he did with Eve, so that we willfully participate.

Ephesians 2:1-3 Three fronts: 1) the devil and demons; 2) ungodly world; and 3) our sinful flesh

Three realisms: 1) we need help; 2) God can and will help; 3) we must ask for help

Matthew 6:9-13 Daily ask God for help. Psalm 35:1-3; Psalm 18:1-3

Satan’s most effective weapons are subtlety and secrecy.

Matthew 4:1-3 Jesus’ responsibility was to join God in what He was doing in the world and never insist that God join him in what he was doing. John 5:19 and 30; Deuteronomy 8:3

Matthew 4:4 Jesus believed in the power of God’s Word and that it would neutralize the temptation.

Matthew 4-8 Identifying our vulnerabilities to a specific temptation happens when we examine our behavior and ask God for help. Once you have ascertained your weakness, then select the appropriate Scripture to combat the temptation.

1 Corinthians 10:13 God will help.

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