Satan’s Sly Tactics 1 Peter 5:8 “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”

Satan’s Sly Tactics

1 Peter 5:8

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”

Ephesians 6:11,16

“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil….

above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.”

Alligator Etiquette

How to Behave Around Alligators

Plain, Simple, Straight-Forward Rules

Alligator Etiquette

Different Reactions to the Rules

Shun All Advice–Throw Rules in Trash

Put Rules on Dashboard—Will Read Later

Read, Follow Rules, and Enjoy visit to the park

REMEMBER: When you’re in the park, you are in the alligator’s world!

REMEMBER: When you’re in the world, you’re in Satan’s territory!

“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 4:4)

God Has Given Us Rules to Follow in Satan’s World.

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” (Psalm 119:105)

“It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.” (John 6:63)

“But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.” (2 Corinthians 11:3)

“Now this I say lest anyone should deceive you with enticing words.” (Colossians 2:4)

Beware!!!

God’s Commandments Are Good

“For he who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done, and that without partiality.” (Colossians 3:25)

“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.” (Galatians 6:7-8)

“And the LORD commanded us to observe all these statutes, to fear the LORD our God, for our good always, that He might preserve us alive, as it is this day.” (Deuteronomy 6:24)

Alligator Etiquette –

Rule 1

Absolutely do not feed or annoy

the alligators!!!

Satan Etiquette

“Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.” (Romans 12:9).

“Abstain from every form of evil.” (1 Thessalonians 5:22)

“I Can Handle a Little Alcohol.”

“Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.” (Proverbs 20:1)

“Do not look on the wine when it is red, When it sparkles in the cup, when it swirls around smoothly; at the last it bites like a serpent, and stings like a viper.” {Proverbs 23:31,32}

“Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall.” (1 Corinthians 10:12)

Often, we are not as strong as we think we are.

“That Movie Won’t Affect Me.”

“Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.” (Proverbs 4:23)

“Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, nor share in other people's sins; keep yourself pure.” (1 Timothy 5:22)



“I’m Going to Do It Just This One Time.”

“Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one's slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading to death, or of obedience leading to righteousness?” (Romans 6:16)

“Your glorying is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?” (1 Corinthians 5:6)



“My Old Friends Won’t Cause Me to Sin.”

“Do not be deceived: Evil company corrupts good habits.” (1 Corinthians 15:33)

“Cast in your lot among us, let us all have one purse. My son, do not walk in the way with them, keep your foot from their path.” (Proverbs 1:14,15)



“Missing One Service Won’t Hurt Me.”

“And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:24,25)



“I’ll Let My Child Do This; It Won’t Hurt, and We’ll Stop Right Here.”

Would you let your child see how close to a snake or alligator he/she could get?

We need to ““stay far awaystay far away”” from the paths of sins—not see if we can walk the proverbial tight rope!



Alligator Etiquette - Rule 2

Speak to those violating the rules or contact a ranger immediately.

Satan Etiquette

“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore hear a word from My mouth, and give them warning from Me…” (Ezekiel 3:17-21)

“Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.” (Galatians 6:1)

“Am I my brother’s keeper?”

“Let’s not rush into anything.”

“A few little bites won’t hurt them.”

“Their intentions are good.”

“Most people don’t get hurt by gators.”

“I don’t want to offend them.”

How would we react if we saw others playing in a nest of baby gators?

Why do we react to physical danger so differently than to spiritual danger?

Alligator Etiquette – Rule 3

If you love your pet, keep it on a leash.

Satan Etiquette

“And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.” (Ephesians 6:4)

“Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; The rod of correction will drive it far from him.” (Proverbs 22:15).

“Chasten your son while there is hope, And do not set your heart on his destruction.” (Proverbs 19:18)


Do not assume that alligators are slow-moving or sluggish.

Satan Etiquette“Do not be deceived—Satan is the master of deception.” (John 8:44)

“So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.” (Revelation 12:9)

Too Many View Satan as Harmless or Nonexistent:

Just a tool God uses toget us to comply with His will

Deceived EveDeceived Eve (Genesis 3:4-6)

Deceived God’s prophetDeceived God’s prophet (1 Kings 13)

Tried to deceive ChristTried to deceive Christ (Matthew 4)

Friends (1 Cor. 15:33)

Spouse & Children (Matthew 10:34-36)

Wine (Prov. 23:31-32)

Wicked Women (Proverbs 7:5-21)

False Teachers (Matthew 7:15-20)

Riches (Mt. 13:22)

Pride (Obadiah 1:3)Self (1 Cor. 3:18)

Philosophy (Col. 2:8)

Realize Possibility of Falling (1 Corinthians 10:12)

Discern Between Good & Evil (Hebrews 5:12-14)

Do Right (1 John 3:7)

Approve Things That Are Excellent (Philippians 1:9-10)

Run From Sin (1 Corinthians 6:18)

Obey Parents (Ephesians 6:1)

Sow to the Spirit (Galatians 6:7-8)

Obey Elders (Hebrews 13:17)

How Do We Avoid Being Deceived?

Don’t be deceived by sin’s appearance.

Hide God’s Word in Your Heart (Psalm 119:11)


If you hook a fish, an alligator may go after your catch.

Satan Etiquette

Satan will attach new converts.

“As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby.” (1 Peter 2:2)

“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.” (Acts 2:42)


Recognize Likely Spots for Gators and Avoid

Satan Etiquette

“And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” (Matthew 6:13)

“I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your word.” (Psalm 119:101)

Recognize Likely Spots for Satan and Avoid

Alligator Etiquette

Public consumption of alcohol is prohibited.

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Satan’s Sly Tactics 1 Peter 5:8 “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”