Satan uses many mental or physical ailments to torment!
In light of the epidemic of depression, drug and alcohol abuse, sexual abuse and sexual sin, theft, love of self and love of money.
I began searching the Bible for the role Satan might play in this torment. Could it begin with man's rebellion toward God?
As I began to read the Bible and articles, I was reassured of the consequences that come from denying God and the power given to Christ to bring salvation to the nations!
I began to see how, even when you've repented from sin, Satan still will remind you, that in the past, you were indeed a sinner!
We tend to forget that, in His mercy through our faith in Christ, Almighty God forgave us!
What is the more excellent way, mercy or torment?
In the words of Job, "shall we accept only good from God?"
No, the trials of this world are to build our faith by the realization that God alone gives His strength in our weakness!
By our rejection of God, our lack of knowledge of His precious Word, and a will bent to sin, it's no surprise that sin leads to bondage and that in turn leads to emptiness that we try to fill to no avail!
Our unbelief is the reason for our broken hearts!
Acts 10:38
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
Job 2:10
But he said to her, "You speak as one of the foolish women would speak. Shall we receive good from God, and shall we not receive evil?" In all this Job did not sin with his lips.
John 10:10
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
Is.53:5
But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.
1 Sam.16:14
Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a harmful spirit from the LORD tormented him.
John 5:14
Afterward Jesus found him in the temple and said to him, "See, you are well! Sin no more, that nothing worse may happen to you."
Matt.9:2
And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven."
Ps.29:11
May the LORD give strength to his people! May the LORD bless his people with peace!
Matt.5:44
But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
John 1:9
The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
Is.61:3
to grant to those who mourn in Zion- to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he may be glorified.
Romans 10:17
So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
Prov.4:20-23
20 My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.
21 Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart.
22 For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh.
23 Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.
Phil.4:
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me-practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
Prov.18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
Is.58:10
if you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday.
1 Peter 5:7
casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
Believe in Christ for God has given Him all power and authority!
You will not live forever!
God has numbered your days!
We must not hold onto anger, the feeling of getting even, bitterness, or fear.
You choose to forgive just as God forgives!
Repent!
Study God's word!
Share God's word!
Rejoice in God's word!
Count your blessings!
Thanks Deb and Duane for your insight!
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