Satan

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Satans Sly Tactics

• 1 Peter 58
• Be sober, be vigilant because your adversary
  the devil walks about like a roaring lion,
  seeking whom he may devour.
• Ephesians 611,16
• Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be
  able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
• above all, taking the shield of faith with which
  you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of
  the wicked one.

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Alligator Etiquette
How to Behave Around Alligators
Plain, Simple, Straight-Forward Rules
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Alligator Etiquette
Different Reactions to the Rules
Shun All AdviceThrow Rules in Trash
Put Rules on DashboardWill Read Later
Read, Follow Rules, and Enjoy visit to the park
REMEMBER When youre in the park, you are in the
alligators world!
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REMEMBER When youre in the world, youre in
Satans territory!
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the
minds of them which believe not, lest the light
of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the
image of God, should shine unto them. (2
Corinthians 44)
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God Has Given Us Rules to Follow in Satans World.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light
unto my path. (Psalm 119105) It is the Spirit
who gives life the flesh profits nothing. The
words that I speak to you are spirit, and they
are life. (John 663)
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Beware!!!
But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent
deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may
be corrupted from the simplicity that is in
Christ. (2 Corinthians 113) Now this I say
lest anyone should deceive you with enticing
words. (Colossians 24)
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Gods Commandments Are Good
And the LORD commanded us to observe all these
statutes, to fear the LORD our God, for our good
always, that He might preserve us alive, as it is
this day. (Deuteronomy 624)
For he who does wrong will receive the
consequences of the wrong which he has done, and
that without partiality. (Colossians 325) Do
not be deceived, God is not mocked for whatever
a man sows, this he will also reap. For the one
who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh
reap corruption, but the one who sows to the
Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.
(Galatians 67-8)
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Alligator Etiquette Rule 1
Absolutely do not feed or annoy the alligators!!!
Satan Etiquette
Abhor what is evil cling to what is good.
(Romans 129). Abstain from every form of
evil. (1
Thessalonians 522)
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Often, we are not as strong as we think we are.
Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed
that he does not fall. (1 Corinthians 1012)
I Can Handle a Little Alcohol. Wine is a
mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is
led astray by it is not wise. (Proverbs
201) Do not look on the wine when it is red,
When it sparkles in the cup, when it swirls
around smoothly at the last it bites like a
serpent, and stings like a viper. Proverbs
2331,32
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Often, we are not as strong as we think we are.
Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed
that he does not fall. (1 Corinthians 1012)
That Movie Wont Affect Me. Keep your heart
with all diligence, for out of it spring the
issues of life. (Proverbs 423) Do not lay
hands on anyone hastily, nor share in other
people's sins keep yourself pure. (1 Timothy
522)
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Often, we are not as strong as we think we are.
Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed
that he does not fall. (1 Corinthians 1012)
Im Going to Do It Just This One Time. Do you
not know that to whom you present yourselves
slaves to obey, you are that one's slaves whom
you obey, whether of sin leading to death, or of
obedience leading to righteousness? (Romans
616) Your glorying is not good. Do you not know
that a little leaven leavens the whole lump? (1
Corinthians 56)
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Often, we are not as strong as we think we are.
Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed
that he does not fall. (1 Corinthians 1012)
My Old Friends Wont Cause Me to Sin. Do not
be deceived Evil company corrupts good habits.
(1 Corinthians 1533) Cast in your lot among
us, let us all have one purse. My son, do not
walk in the way with them, keep your foot from
their path. (Proverbs 114,15)
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Often, we are not as strong as we think we are.
Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed
that he does not fall. (1 Corinthians 1012)
Missing One Service Wont Hurt Me. And let us
consider one another in order to stir up love and
good works, not forsaking the assembling of
ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but
exhorting one another, and so much the more as
you see the Day approaching.
(Hebrews 1024,25)
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Often, we are not as strong as we think we are.
Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed
that he does not fall. (1 Corinthians 1012)
Ill Let My Child Do This It Wont Hurt, and
Well Stop Right Here. Would you let your child
see how close to a snake or alligator he/she
could get? We need to stay far away from the
paths of sinsnot see if we can walk the
proverbial tight rope!
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Alligator Etiquette - Rule 2
Speak to those violating the rules or contact a
ranger immediately.
Satan Etiquette
Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the
house of Israel therefore hear a word from My
mouth, and give them warning from Me (Ezekiel
317-21) Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any
trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a
one in a spirit of gentleness, considering
yourself lest you also be tempted.
(Galatians 61)
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How would we react if we saw others playing in a
nest of baby gators?
Am I my brothers keeper? Lets not rush into
anything. A few little bites wont hurt
them. Their intentions are good. Most people
dont get hurt by gators. I dont want to
offend them.
Why do we react to physical danger so differently
than to spiritual danger?
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Alligator Etiquette Rule 3
If you love your pet, keep it on a leash.
Satan Etiquette
And you, fathers, do not provoke your children
to wrath, but bring them up in the training and
admonition of the Lord. (Ephesians
64) Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a
child The rod of correction will drive it far
from him. (Proverbs 2215). Chasten your son
while there is hope, And do not set your heart on
his destruction. (Proverbs 1918)
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Alligator Etiquette Rule 4
Do not assume that alligators are slow-moving or
sluggish.
Satan Etiquette
Do not be deceivedSatan is the master of
deception. (John 844) So the great dragon was
cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil
and Satan, who deceives the whole world he was
cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out
with him. (Revelation 129)
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Too Many View Satan as Harmless or Nonexistent
Just a tool God uses to get us to comply with His
will
Deceived Eve (Genesis 34-6) Deceived Gods
prophet (1 Kings 13) Tried to deceive Christ
(Matthew 4)
Spouse Children (Matthew 1034-36)
Wicked Women (Proverbs 75-21)
False Teachers (Matthew 715-20)
Friends (1 Cor. 1533)
Riches (Mt. 1322)
Philosophy (Col. 28)
Wine (Prov. 2331-32)
Pride (Obadiah 13)
Self (1 Cor. 318)
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How Do We Avoid Being Deceived?
Dont be deceived by sins appearance.
Discern Between Good Evil (Hebrews 512-14)
Run From Sin
(1 Corinthians 618)
Obey Parents (Ephesians 61)
Hide Gods Word in Your Heart (Psalm 11911)
Obey Elders (Hebrews 1317)
Approve Things That Are Excellent (Philippians
19-10)
Do Right (1 John 37)
Realize Possibility of Falling (1
Corinthians 1012)
Sow to the Spirit
(Galatians 67-8)
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Alligator Etiquette Rule 5
If you hook a fish, an alligator may go after
your catch.
Satan Etiquette
Satan will attach new converts.
As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the
word, that you may grow thereby. (1 Peter
22) And they continued steadfastly in the
apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the
breaking of bread, and in prayers.
(Acts 242)
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Alligator Etiquette Rule 6
Recognize Likely Spots for Gators and Avoid
Satan Etiquette
Recognize Likely Spots for Satan and Avoid
And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver
us from the evil one. (Matthew 613) I have
kept my feet from every evil path so that I might
obey your word. (Psalm 119101)
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Alligator Etiquette
Public consumption of alcohol is prohibited.