Woah. dats all i could say after reading this.
From C.S. Lewis’ book, this is today’s version – “If I were the devil” :-
I’ll distract Christians from contemplative prayers which, when practiced, will deepen their intimacy with God.
I’ll belittle convictions that are Spirit-inspired.
I’ll promote judgmentalism and self-righteousness among Christians who believe they are good people.
I’ll wrap church leaders around their feelings of inadequacy, and discourage them from praying Spirit-led prayers.
I’ll cause them to be anxious and fearful about their future.
I’ll teach them to live hypocritical lives – hating their next door neighbour, yet going on missions to far-off lands.
I’ll tutor church goers into being extreme passivists, sitting in church and pointing the finger instead of lifting their hands in worshipful service.
I’ll confuse them about the ups and downs of the seasons of life, and tell them that God doesn’t care.
I’ll increase their sense of flippancy towards the holiness of God.
I’ll encourage gluttony, to deafen their sensitivity to the promptings of God.
I’ll lead them into double-mindedness, so they’ll lose focus for God’s purpose.
I’ll be subtle in all my temptings because “the safest road to hell is a gradual one, without siren, without signposts”.
RARW. Can you believe it? Well, theres not much of a choice becos the devil is just so freaking smart! Its scary how sometimes we so carelessly let him have his way in us thru such seemingly minute stuff.
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