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46 enchanting speech, and his seductive wooing and "sweet talk." The result? Total seduction -- physical, moral, mental, and spiritual! The apostle Paul tells us: "Now these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall" (I Cor.10:11-12). Paul also wrote, "For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we though patience and comfort of the scriptures should have hope" (Rom. 15:4). Satan the devil, and his fallen host of angels, are very active, and diligently seeking to subvert and destroy God's people, and ruin His plan of salvation for human beings. He hates God's plan. He is jealous -- mad with rage and fury. As John wrote in Revelation, "And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. . .Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down to you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a a at Aaa AA The time of great deception is upon us! We need to wake up! The apostle Paul warns us that we must be very careful, "Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant c of Likewise, the apostle James warns us that we must, "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you" (Jas.4:7-8). Peter adds, "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world" (I Pet.5:8-9). Paul exhorts us, "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the WHOLE armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness [or, wicked spirits] in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore . . ." (Eph.6:10-14). Are you fully aware of Satan's trickery, cunning deceitfulness, and craftiness? Are you putting on the WHOLE armor of God -- the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God? (Eph.6:14-17). The Lesson for Us, TODAY! What is the lesson for us, today? Why are these things put in the Biblical record, inspired by Almighty God? short time" (Rev.12:9-12). his devices" (II Cor.2:11).