Six Ways Satan Gains the Advantage

". . . in order that no advantage be taken of us by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his schemes."

2 Corinthians 2:11

Whenever Christians fail to do as the Lord directs, they become vulnerable to Satan's many schemes (Ephesians 6:11) Our adversary realizes that a direct attack on the church usually fails, therefore he works to sidetrack and destroy the church and its members from within. How do churches become vulnerable?

1

When the church becomes polluted with worldliness.

2

When members are busy with other things than His.

3

When churches seek to attract people by using "glitter"

rather than the Gospel.

4

When "thus says the Lord" is considered radical and narrow-minded.

5

When members fuss, fight and splinter the body

over whose way prevails.

6

When members no longer have the

spirit and attitude of Christ.