The Devil Goes Fishing

“...for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.” 2 Cor. 11:142 Cor. 11:14

“... but are a synagogue of Satan.” Rev. 2:9Rev. 2:9

“... doctrines of demons.” 1 Tim. 4:11 Tim. 4:1

“For man does not know his time: Like fish taken in a evil net, Like birds caught in a snare, So the sons of men are snared in an evil time, When it falls suddenly upon them.”

Ecc. 9:11-12Ecc. 9:11-12

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” 1 Pet. 5:81 Pet. 5:8

Experienced Fisherman:Experienced Fisherman:

1. Large Fishing area

2. Good equipment

3. Best Bait

1. Where Does The Devil Fish ?1. Where Does The Devil Fish ?

Righteous People Righteous People

- Job 1:6-11 “one that fears God”

- Peter – Lk. 22:31 “Satan has asked for you...”

Not with the sinners – Already has them on his line

Among Young PeopleAmong Young People

- Not committed yet

- Not much experience

- Keep them

Open SeasonAll year

1. Where Does The Devil Fish ?1. Where Does The Devil Fish ?

2. What kind of Equipment Does He Have?2. What kind of Equipment Does He Have?

Very BestVery Best

- 2 Cor. 2:11 Devices = schemes - designs

His Hooks Are:His Hooks Are:

1. Teachers – 2 Cor. 11:13-15

2. His Children - 1 Cor. 15:33 Acts 13:10

3. His Disciples

3. What Kind of Bait Does He use?3. What Kind of Bait Does He use?

Ignorance

- Ignorant of God and His word

“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge...” Hos. 4:6

“For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness...” Rom. 10:3

“Your word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against You.” Ps. 119:11

Laziness

- Easy way – do the least

- Partial obedience

- Saul – 1 Sam. 15:22

Partial obedience is really disobedience

Partial obedience is really disobedience

3. What Kind of Bait Does He use?3. What Kind of Bait Does He use?

DeceptionMakes people think bad is good

Adam and Eve – Gen. 3

“deceives the whole world.” - Rev. 12:9

Satan tried to deceive Christ – Matt. 4

3. What Kind of Bait Does He use?3. What Kind of Bait Does He use?

NeglectfulnessAttendance – Heb. 10:25

Visiting the sick – Jas. 1:27

Teaching the lost – Matt. 28:18-20

Being a good example – Matt. 5:16

“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going.” Ecc. 9:10

3. What Kind of Bait Does He use?3. What Kind of Bait Does He use?

Greediness

Love of money leads to many sins

“Those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness.” 1 Tim. 6:9-10

3. What Kind of Bait Does He use?3. What Kind of Bait Does He use?

Selfishness

Satan wants us to love self supremely

“By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” Jn. 13:35

3. What Kind of Bait Does He use?3. What Kind of Bait Does He use?

Grumbling

“Nor complain, as some of them also complained, and were destroyed by the destroyer.” 1 Cor. 10:10

3. What Kind of Bait Does He use?3. What Kind of Bait Does He use?

1.Has a large fishing area

2. Has the best equipment

3. Uses the best bait.

Ignorance

GreedinessLazinessDeception

Neglect

SelfishnessGrumbling

“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” Jas. 4:7

Stand against

Vanish, escape

“Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.” 1 Cor. 16:13 1 Cor. 16:13

“Then shall he say also to them on the left hand, Depart from me, you cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels”

Matt. 25:41Matt. 25:41

• HearHear John 12:48John 12:48• BelieveBelieve John 8:24John 8:24• RepentRepent Luke 13:3Luke 13:3• ConfessConfess Matt. Matt.

10:32-3310:32-33• BaptizedBaptized Mark 16:16Mark 16:16• FaithfulFaithful Matt. 24:13Matt. 24:13