There are many, Christian and unsaved alike, who do not believe in the literal existence of Satan. In 1 Peter 5:8, Scripture makes it very clear that Satan is the arch-enemy of believers and that his intent is to destroy us. Therefore, not only should we believe that he exists, but we need to be aware of his nature and tactics so that we may claim victory in the battle against evil. The first step in preparing ourselves then is to avoid unbiblical ideas regarding the devil and be firmly grounded in what God says about him.