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Proverbs 1:7, 'The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction' (cf. 9:10). Do you see an interesting connection? Knowledge of the Lord's ways dispels fear, but the beginning of knowledge is fearing the Lord? Could it be the more we fear displeasing God and approach Him with reverential awe, the greater He will appropriate Himself in our lives? And the more we have of God, the less we will battle the short-lived, trivial fears of the world? Could it be that if we fear God there will be no one and nothing else left to fear? Wasn't this the teaching of Jesus? 'Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell' (Mt. 10:28).
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    If I Were the Devil

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    #1 · November 29, 2013, 9:23 pm

    Posted by: bneumann848 <bneumann848@...>

    If I were the devil, I would deceive people into thinking
    that all the bad things I did to them were really caused by God, and all the
    good things God does for them – well, they’re just a matter of luck. Wouldn’t
    it be fun to watch my Archenemy – God – get all the blame while I have all the
    fun?

     

    If I were the devil, I would deceive people into thinking
    that I didn’t really exist. Just a figment of religion’s warped imagination. I
    might even give them a funny caricature to represent me – with horns and a
    pointed tail. Not taking me seriously might keep Christians from using their
    God-given authority.

     

    If I were the devil, I would deceive people into thinking
    they’re not good enough for church. After all, the people there seem to really
    have their lives in order.  Or maybe I’d
    convince them church isn’t good enough for them. After all, those people
    certainly aren’t perfect, are they? 
    Isolating Christians from the Body would make them weaker, easier prey.

     

    If I were the devil, I would deceive Christians into
    thinking they’re just too busy to read their bible. I’d tell them it could wait
    for another day when things aren’t so hectic. I sleep better when that
    two-edged sword stays on the shelf.

     

    If I were the devil, I would deceive people into thinking
    there is no hell. If they think everyone goes to heaven, there’ll be no need
    for repentance or salvation. After all, people should live how they want
    to.  Or I could tell them hell is the
    ultimate party and they shouldn’t miss it. After all, the more the merrier,
    right?

     

    While this devotional is a tongue-in-cheek essay, these
    things really are a part of the devil’s arsenal, and they’ve been working for
    him way too long. Don’t let him win in your life.

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