Satan's real goal

Letter V

"...the real business of undermining faith and preventing the formation of virtues."

1 Peter 5:8 "...the Devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for anyone he can devour." 

Satan’s real goal

Satan's real goal is to undermine our faith. He will do everything he can to get us to lose our faith in God. 

Peter's original readers would have thought of those lions that other believers were being feed too, no doubt. Satan is not our friend. He is out to hurt us in anyway he can. Don't be fooled. There is a real spiritual battle going on in this world and even though Satan knows he will not ultimately win, he is trying to bring as many down as he can with him.

So how does Satan undermine your faith? Makes you doubt that you are loved and accepted by God. Makes you fearful of the future. Makes you question if God is near you. Makes you wonder if your prayers are really answered.  Makes you envy those who don’t believe in God and supposedly have a “better life.” Any of these sound familiar?

Satan is alway at work in us. Usually attacking us through our mind and heart. That is why we need the belt of Truth, helmet of Salvation, breastplate of righteousness and the shield of faith (Ephesians 6). They protect us from Satan’s ever present attacks whose aim is to undermine our faith.

So be alert. Be ready. Be prepared. Don't be lazy in your spiritual life. Are you preparing yourself by daily studying God's word? Are you praying for a God led heart for the day? Are you preparing yourself for the lies of Satan that will come your way today?

Take up your armor and be ready to fight.