The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson #200 - Joby Martin // The Serpent Lies, but Scripture Lights the Path
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Oct 7, 2025 Explore how the enemy deceives through legalism and lies, particularly in the context of Genesis 3. Discover the serpent's tactics as they relate to modern temptations: the lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and pride of life. Learn why mistrust in God's word leads to legalism and how to use Scripture as a guiding light. Reflect on your own vulnerabilities and gain practical steps to resist temptation while anchoring yourself in community support. Stay connected to the wisdom of Scripture for a stronger spiritual defense.
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Legalism Is Distrust Of Scripture
- Adding rules beyond Scripture is a sign of legalism and distrust in God's word.
- Joby Martin warns that legalism treats human additions as necessary safeguards against sin.
The Serpent Undermines God's Goodness
- The serpent's tactic is to lie about God's goodness and intentions.
- Joby Martin emphasizes that the devil wants us to distrust God as a good Father.
Three Core Lures Of Temptation
- The enemy repeatedly uses three core lures: lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.
- Joby Martin traces these three temptations from Genesis through the New Testament as the devil's primary tactics.