Greg Laurie: A New Beginning Overcoming the Great Deceiver: Truth in a World of Fakes | Standing Strong
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Sep 24, 2025 Explore the timeless battle between believers and spiritual deception. Discover how temptation isn't sin but a trap to navigate. Greg Laurie reveals why Satan persistently attacks and emphasizes that Jesus' victory is our strength. Learn practical ways to combat intrusive thoughts and the importance of applying Christ's forgiveness in our lives. Delve into how envy can corrupt our hearts and the biblical principles of generosity that reflect our trust in God's provision. Stand firm in faith and claim the victory already won.
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Satan's Origin And Christ's Victory
- Satan's nature is lying, twisting truth, and causing chaos, and he originated as Lucifer with access to God's throne.
- Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil, so believers live from victory, not for it.
How Believers Overcome Evil
- Revelation shows Satan cast out of heaven and believers overcoming by the blood, testimony, and sacrifice.
- The passage frames Christian victory as communal and rooted in Christ's power, not personal might.
Reject Temptation At The Outset
- It's not sinful to be tempted; sin occurs when you act on the temptation.
- Reject tempting thoughts immediately, casting down imaginations and refusing to entertain the bait.
