{"id":6831,"date":"2025-06-15T00:00:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-14T23:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spiritmeat.net\/?p=6831"},"modified":"2025-06-13T01:18:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T00:18:17","slug":"15-june-2025-discerning-the-activities-of-the-devil-ephesians-22-2-corinthians-44","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spiritmeat.net\/fr\/2025\/06\/15\/15-june-2025-discerning-the-activities-of-the-devil-ephesians-22-2-corinthians-44\/","title":{"rendered":"15 June 2025: DISCERNING THE ACTIVITIES OF THE DEVIL \u2013 Ephesians 2:2, 2 Corinthians 4:4"},"content":{"rendered":"
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T<\/span>he Bible teaches that the world is under the influence of a spirit \u2014 the prince of the power of the air \u2014 who energises the children of disobedience (Ephesians 2:2). Many believers only associate the devil\u2019s activity with openly evil actions, but his most dangerous operations are often clothed in good works that subtly draw men away from God. 2 Corinthians 4:4 says, \u201cIn whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not\u2026\u201d The devil\u2019s primary strategy is to separate men from God, not necessarily through obvious wickedness, but through philosophies, ideologies, and activities that look good but are rooted in rebellion against divine truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beloved, discernment is crucial in your walk with the Father. You must learn to test not only actions but also the spirit and intention behind them. It is not every act of kindness, generosity, or intelligence that is birthed by God. Some of the most celebrated figures in society promote values and beliefs that stand against the truth of Scripture. True sons and daughters of God must weigh every philosophy, decision, and movement by the Word of God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To grow beyond acceptance into divine approval, you must not only love righteousness but also hate iniquity, even when it is packaged attractively.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

I want you to learn that the devil\u2019s greatest victories occur when believers fail to discern his activities masked in human wisdom, culture, or worldly acceptance. Ask the Lord daily for sharp discernment. Weigh everything by the Word, and hold fast only to that which aligns with the Father\u2019s heart. As you walk this month, let your commitment be to love what God loves and to reject what He rejects, no matter how it is packaged. That is how sons and daughters mature into divine approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THOUGHT TO PONDER:<\/strong> Are you discerning the real spirit behind the activities and philosophies you encounter daily? How can you train your heart to detect the subtle works of the enemy and remain loyal to the Father\u2019s truth?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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PRAYER: Dear Father, open my eyes to see beyond appearances. Teach me to discern the spirit behind every action and philosophy. Help me love truth, reject deception, and live to bring You pleasure. Strengthen me to walk in Your light always. In Jesus\u2019 name, Amen.
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