Reading: Discerning the Enemy's Purpose at the Firetrap of Offense by Brian DeCook

The Enemy's Purpose at the Firetrap of Offense

Scripture references: John 8:44; John 10:10; 2 Tim. 2:26; Matthew 18:10; Eph. 6:12; 1 John 4:20-21; Luke 6:27-28

1.         Satan is a liar, deceiver, thief, and murderer. John 8:44; John 10:10

2.         When we are trapped in offense, our focus is on the Wildfire, not the Peacefire.

3.         At the Firetrap of Offense, we are taken captive by the enemy to do his will.He wants to hinder our walk with Jesus Christ. 2 Tim. 2:26

4.         One of Satan's goals at the firetrap is to tempt us to despise those who wrong us. Jesus specifically warned against this. Matthew 18:10

5.         It is not the person that wrongs you who steals your peace. Eph. 6:12

6.         When we think we are justified in despising a brother/sister in Christ, we are deceived. 1 John 4:20-21

7.         We defeat the enemy's schemes by pursuing Jesus Christ at the Peacefire to receive the love He has for those who have wronged us.Luke 6:27-28

8.         We all cause and take offense from time to time. Remember that the Lord is always at work.