Genesis 3:4

     The very first time we introduced to Satan, he shows us one of his most powerful tactics. When He is discussing the fruit of the tree of knowledge and good and evil with Eve, he tries to confuse her about what God’s will really is. The lie that finally pushed her over the edge was that she would not surely die. Now Eve should have known better. She knew the commandment well enough that she could tell Satan herselve what it was. And yet she decided to listen to Satan instead.

     Satan has not stopped using that lie. It is just as powerful today as it was back then. We want to believe it to be true. We would really prefer that we could go against the Lord’s will and there be no consequences. Would it not be nice if we could fall to our desires and it not impact our eternal lives as well as our relationship with God? Since we would prefer it that way to begin with, all it takes from Satan is a gentle nudge that direction. A great example is people’s attitude toward sex these days. “Well if you love each other, I do not think God will judge you for that.” That is Satan talking, whispering in their ear what it is they desire.

      We need to be constantly on guard against this particular tactic. We have to continually watch ourselves, and our motivations. Why do we believe this? Why am I changing this view? Is it because that is what the scripture says, or because it is what I want it to say? Satan will try to sneak in, mixing half lies with the truth so that we can appease our conscience. However, it is a huge mistake to take heed to his words. The Lord keeps His word. Just as Eve recieved the punishment she was promised, if we defy the Lord’s commands, we too will receive punishment.