Selfishness is Satanic

The Hebrew word שָׂטָן (satan) means to oppose, obstruct, or accuse. The Greek term (σατάν, satan) literally means “adversary.”

The Devil’s main objective is to thwart the sovereign plan of God and to destroy God’s people.

The unsaved are largely under Satan’s authority, through the evil world system over which he is head and of which the unregenerate are part.

How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High. Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit. They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms; That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners?Isaiah 14:12-17

But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.2 Corinthians 4:3-4

Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:Ephesians 2:2

Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:Colossians 1:13

As far as the saved are concerned, Satan is in continued conflict with them. He tempts them, seeks to corrupt and destroy their testimony and even their physical life.

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.Ephesians 6:11

To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.1 Corinthians 5:5

If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.1 John 5:16

The Church of Satan is an organization founded by Anton LaVey in 1966, promoting a philosophy based on individualism, self-indulgence, and rejection of spiritual deity worship.

Core Ideology of Satanism

1. Individualism

2. Self-Indulgence

3. Social Darwinism

4. Rejection of Spirituality

5. Might is Right Mentality

Selfishness is a satanic trait, as seen in the temptations in the Garden of Eden.

How did Satan tempt Adam and Eve with selfishness?

Questioning God’s Word

Appealing to Pride

Questioning God’s Character and Motives

Selfishness is a satanic trait, as seen in in the temptation of Jesus.

How did Satan tempt Jesus with selfishness?

Lust of the Flesh

Pride of Life

Lust of the Eyes

How does Satan tempt us with selfishness?

Distorting God’s authority

Promoting Discontentment

Offering Shortcuts

Encouraging self-worship

Satan’s tactics aim to lure us into self-centered behavior, contrary to God’s will.

Selfishness isn’t just a bad habit, it’s a satanic assault on your life and will steal your joy.

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