79. Satan was in Eden too

In this episode we talk look at the reality of the spiritual realm and consider one component with regard to identifying the origin of thoughts.

Other podcast episodes referenced in this one:

Episode 24: The Gospel

Episode 77: Fullness of joy

Listen to the sermon by J. D. Greear that I mentioned

Here is the J. D. Greear Quote:

"When the Holy Spirit, your real Shepherd speaks, it's in the context of hope. Yes, He will convict you of sin, but when He does, it is redemptive. He identifies what He wants you to change, He gives you a plan to do it, and He assures you of His ability to accomplish it through your life. His voice leads to clarity, and love, and life. When one of the demonic realm speaks to you with a fiery dart, it is in the context of condemnation and despair. It is never clear what they want you to change, there is certainly no hope or no redemption in it. The voice just screams hopelessness and despair.…When our enemy speaks, it has the soundtrack of death, and defeat, and confusion, and despair. When Jesus speaks, it is filled with invitation, and clarity, and love, and hope. Any voice leading you to confusion and despair is your enemy's voice, even if it's using valid questions or pointing out true facts.…My shepherd never leads to confusion and darkness. He leads only to life. Even if Satan is pointing out true things in your life, if it's leading you to despair, recognize that as his voice and resist it.…In your life, the voice of despair is the voice of Satan and never the voice of the Holy Spirit."

Scriptures referenced:

Psalm 127:1

Matthew 10:28

2 Kings 6:8-17

James 1:5

Ephesians 6:10-13

James 4:7

1 Peter 5:8-9

Ephesians 4:26-27

Luke 10:17-20

Revelation 12:7-11

2 Corinthians 2:5-11

1 Timothy 4:1-2

2 Corinthians 11:13-15

1 Corinthians 10:13

Psalm 91:11-12

Hebrews 1:14

Matthew 26:51-54

Hebrews 13:2

John 4:24

Romans 8:28

Genesis 1-3

Genesis 1:27-28

John 10:27

Matthew 4:5-7

Luke 4:13

2 Kings 3:5-10

James 4:6

Judges 6:36-40

Galatians 6:2

John 10:10a

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