Satan Program

Discussion

Introduction

Satan is very much involved in your life and in the life of every other human being who has ever existed. The purpose of his involvement is to destroy our relationship with our Creator…the ultimate design being to destroy the one eternal possession that we have…the soul. Jesus made this observation…

'The thief (satan) cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy…" John 10:10

The Bible reveals a three-fold plan of satan and the methods he uses in his war of destruction. Every human being is the target. But even though this enemy is powerful and deceptive we each have the weapons to defeat him to protect our souls.

Satan's Three Fold Plan

The three-fold plan of satan in his war against our soul involves progressive levels or steps. Each level is designed with the intent to further entrap us.

"Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;" 1 Timothy 4:1-2

The first level (step) in satan's plan is to...

Undermine the "truth" of God and the reality of spiritual things... The design and intent of this first step is to lure us away from "the faith" and the true realities of life…so that we will be open to satan's seductive deceptions.

Ignorance and confusion about spiritual things are satan's most powerful weapons. A person who is ignorant or confused about God and His truth becomes vulnerable to every deceptive suggestion of satan. But we must be warned…ignorance in God's court is not nine-tenths of the law. This is why the Bible sternly warns…

"Wherefore, my beloved…work out your own salvation with fear and trembling." Phil 2:12

Spiritual ignorance opens the door for satan's second level of attack…

The second level (step) in satan's plan is to...

Introduce his "seducing doctrines" that appeal to our rebellious human nature... Satan is a good liar and a spiritually ignorant person is a good listener. Satan can make it all sound so good that the urge becomes irresistible to "go for it".

His appeals touch the things that humans beg for…self-independence, pleasure, success, fame…to name a few. He fully understands our human pride, our lusts, our ambitions…as well as the basic needs and desires of our flesh, mind, heart and soul.

Satan knows exactly what we want and offers to provide everything that we desire. His offerings, however, are weak and temporary substitutes for God's fulfilling and permanent provisions.

"Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. James 1:13-15

The third and final level (step) in satan's plan is to...

Bring us to total submission and control... The final goal of satan's plan is to bring us to the point of a "seared conscience". At this point our conscience is so hardened that, no matter how extreme it may be, there is nothing we view as wrong or sinful. We have now fully surrendered to all of satan's deceptions.

"Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared..." 1 Timothy 4:1-2

Self justification now replaces guilt. Self righteousness and arrogance now replace the fear of punishment. A person with a seared conscience no longer has feelings toward God or His eternal laws. Spiritual truth and reality are no longer of interest and are not pursued. This person is content with being outside of God's authority and fellowship… to be under satan's control…although the person may be deceived into believing that he or she is actually in control of their own life.

Simple logic regarding life no longer exists. It is replaced with a reprobate mind…one that is spiritually perverted and void of spiritual reality. Once that occurs satan has completed his goal for total control over our life.

The three-fold plan is well designed and has been functioning from the beginning of the human race. To assure its success, satan has a wide arsenal of weapons aimed directly at the target…and you're the target.

For a more in-depth study of this topic we recommend the free study on audio cassette tape by Bible scholar and teacher, Kenneth W. Howard.