Truth For Life Daily Program

The Evil One (Part 2 of 2)

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Mar 25, 2026
A sober look at the reality and tactics of the devil, including lies, Scripture misuse, and deceptive leaders. Discussion of how unbelievers are blinded and how Satan intimidates and consumes. Examination of Christ’s cross, baptism, and the believer’s protection while remaining vigilant in spiritual battle.
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INSIGHT

Satan's Strategy Is Disguise And Deception

  • The devil's primary strategy is disguise and deception to get people to exchange love for God with worship of Satan.
  • Alistair Begg illustrates this with the temptation of Jesus where Satan misquotes Scripture and offers worldly kingdoms to win worship.
INSIGHT

The God Of This Age Blinds Unbelievers

  • The evil one blinds unbelievers' minds to the gospel so they dismiss the message as meaningless.
  • Begg cites 2 Corinthians 4 and notes people can shrug off the gospel because the 'God of this world' has blinded them.
ANECDOTE

False Leaders Can Disguise Harmful Teachings

  • False leaders can be instruments of the evil one, disguising themselves as apostles while promoting contrary beliefs.
  • Begg references recent statements by the Archbishop of Canterbury and York about marriage to show this disguise.
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