Be Watchful Satan Wants to Devour You!

Conclusion of SATAN IS DECEPTIVE

The end of this system of things is near, so we too are living at a critical time. Satan wants us to  "be kind to ourselves by having us focus  on being successful in this world.  he wants us to forget that we are living in the last days and to stop being watchful. Do not let that happen to you!  Instead, "keep on the watch." (Matthew 24:42)  Never believe that Satan's lie that the end is far away or that it is not coming at all. 

Satan tries to  trick us in another way. He wants us to believe that  we do not deserve Jehovah's love and that God will never forgive our sins.  But these  are lies from Satan.  Think about it, who is it that really does not deserve Jehovah's love?  It is Satan.   Who is it that God will never forgive?  It is Satan.  Buy as for us, the Bible says:  "God is  not unrighteous so as to forget your work and the love you showed for his name." (Hebrews 6:10)  Jehovah appreciates everything we do to please him, and our service to him, and our service to him is never worthless.  (Read 1 Corinthians 15:58) So do not be fooled by Satan's lies. 

As we have seen, Satan is powerful, cruel, and deceptive.  How can we win the battle against an enemy like this?  Jehovah gives us help.  His Word teaches us about Satan's methods so that "we are not ignorant of his designs." ( 2 Corinthians  2:11)  When we understand the different ways Satan attacks us, it is easier for us to remain watchful.  But just knowing that Satan's methods is not enough.  The Bible says:  "Oppose the Devil, and he will flee from you." (James 4:7) The next articles will discuss three areas in which we can fight Satan and win. 

Next time: You Can Fight Satan and Win! 

From the Watchtower magazine, 2015