He never misses a sermon or a prayer meeting!(William Plumer, "Earnest Hours" 1869)
"The god of this world has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God." 2 Corinthians 4:4
Though not omniscient, yet Satan knows much that is in our hearts.
He is skilled in deceiving.
He is very daring.
He assailed even Christ.
He quotes Scripture with great readiness, Matthew 4:6
He is dreadfully malignant.
Innocence is no barrier against his wiles.
He entered Eden itself.
He has no compassion on the weak or the ignorant.
He assumes every appearance from that of a roaring lion, to that of an angel of light.
False religion pleases him as well as total atheism.
He has great ability in deluding men and making them think they are something, when they are nothing.
He rules in the hearts of the children of disobedience.
Under his influence men call good, evil; and evil, good.
He is always busy.
He never misses a sermon or a prayer meeting!
He corrupts our secret devotions.
He closely watches his prey and tightens his fetters.
He is often most busy with us, when we least think of his presence.
"Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes!" Ephesians 6:11
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Something to ponder
William Plumer: "Those who have honestly and heartily received the righteousness of Christ, will be sure to mark His footsteps and walk as He walked."