In life, there are only two paths to choose from. Please, recognize this statement for the truth that it is.
We may choose to live for God and the Kingdom of righteousness; or we may sink to serving satan who is the enemy of God and the enemy of all that is good and true, peaceful and holy.
The ancient Hebrew word for satan means “accuser” or “adversary.” Why would we want to serve the being who is named “accuser”?
My heartfelt question is “Why would anyone choose to serve the kingdom of darkness?” Let’s look at what the Scriptures have to say. I’m going to put the Bible verses in categories to help to clarify this study.
About the Kingdom of God & Jesus
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace . . . (Gal 5:22 NKJV)
I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. (Joh 10:10b NKJV, emphasis added)
. . . and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Phil 4:7 NKJV)
For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. (1 Cor 14:33 NKJV)
About the Kingdom of Darkness & satan
For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. (Jas 3:16 NKJV)
You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and has nothing to do with the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies. (Joh 8:44 ESV)
The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. (Joh 10:10a NKJV)
Warnings from Scripture
Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. (Eph 6:11 ESV) We have to protect ourselves with the spiritual tools that the Lord has given to every believer.
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. (1 Pet 5:8 NKJV) We believers need to be vigilant and review our lives on a fairly regular basis so that we don’t allow even the smallest entry for the devil.
Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down. (Rev 12:20 NKJV, underscoring added) Know that the enemy will surely receive his eternal punishment which is described here.
Conclusions
The Bible informs us of key things we should know about the enemy and his realm. In the kingdom of darkness, the atmosphere is full of envy, self-seeking, confusion, lies and every evil thing. The beings who populate that realm enjoy killing, stealing, lying and destruction. The future holds a grim reality for satan and for all who choose to serve him:
The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. (Rev 20:10 NKJV) This is an eternal, never-ending punishment.
The Bible informs us that Jesus came to impart life not only here on earth, but for all eternity to those who accept Him as their Lord and Savior. That is why John 10:10 says “more abundantly.” When we serve Jesus and His Kingdom, we experience love, joy and peace. We become a member of the family of God. And lastly, when we become a child of God we experience the peace that passes all understanding. (Phil 4:7) Glory to God most High!
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