“You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies” (John 8:44).
The devil is a liar. The devil is the father of lies.
Before we sin, the devil lies by doing everything to convince us that sin is of no consequence, that sin is no big deal, that as long as no one is hurt and others don’t find out, it’s no big deal.
After we sin, the devil lies by doing everything to convince us that our sins are so grievous that they are unforgivable.
The devil is a liar. The devil is the father of lies.
Sin is a big deal because sin separates us from the love of God.
But sin does not have to get the last word because God made a pathway for sinners to be forgiven through his Son Jesus Christ.
The devil wants us to focus on our sins.
The Holy Spirit beckons us to focus on our Savior.
Keep your eyes on Christ.
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