Scripture: Genesis 3: 1-3
The serpent was the craftiest of all the creatures the Lord God had made. So the serpent came to the woman. “Really?” he asked. “None of the fruit in the garden? God says you mustn’t eat any of it?” “Of course we may eat it,” the woman told him. “It’s only the fruit from the tree at the center of the garden that we are not to eat. God says we mustn’t eat it or even touch it, or we will die.”
Scripture Commentary:
The devil is the craftiest of creatures. There are three instances in the Bible where Satan asked questions, having a conversation with someone. This is the first instance. The second is in Job 1: 7-11 and Job 2: 2-6. The third is Matthew 4: 3-10.
Webster’s Dictionary defines a conversation as “an informal exchange, a familiar talk.” What does the last part of the word ‘familiar’ spell? L-I-A-R. This describes Satan. The thing about him is that he will do or say anything to get you to follow him.
We see in Job that he had to get permission from God to attack Job. With Eve he lied to sway her. He was lost before he even started the conversation with Jesus.
He has nothing to offer. Only God, through His Son Jesus Christ, has the truth to offer. God is our Father. His love for us is forever and truthful.
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