{"id":52390,"date":"2020-03-07T00:23:36","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T21:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/?p=52390"},"modified":"2025-07-10T16:52:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T13:52:39","slug":"scriptures-satan-uses-to-trip-up-believers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/en\/2020\/03\/07\/scriptures-satan-uses-to-trip-up-believers\/","title":{"rendered":"SCRIPTURES SATAN USES TO TRIP UP BELIEVERS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Which scriptures does Satan frequently use to cause believers to stumble?<\/strong><\/p>\n

When Satan aims to destroy a believer, he doesn\u2019t simply attack them at a low point. Instead, he \u201clifts them up\u201d to a high place\u2014a spiritual pinnacle\u2014because he understands that if a believer is low, even if they fall, the injury is minor and recovery is possible (Proverbs 24:16). However, if they are raised high, a small slip can lead to a catastrophic fall, spiritually speaking.<\/p>\n

This tactic is seen in the temptation of Jesus (Matthew 4:5-7; Luke 4:9-12). Satan took Jesus to the pinnacle of the temple and challenged Him to throw Himself down, quoting Psalm 91:11-12 as a \u201cproof text\u201d for God\u2019s protection. Psalm 91 promises God\u2019s unique protection for those who \u201cdwell in the shelter of the Most High\u201d (Psalm 91:1), emphasizing divine guardianship by angels.<\/p>\n

Psalm 91 says:<\/p>\n

\u201cNo evil shall befall you,
\nNor shall any plague come near your dwelling.
\nFor He shall give His angels charge over you,
\nTo keep you in all your ways.
\nThey shall bear you up in their hands,
\nLest you dash your foot against a stone.
\nYou shall tread upon the lion and the cobra,
\nThe young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.\u201d
\n(Psalm 91:10-13)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Psalm 91 highlights God’s providential care and protection over those who trust Him, reflecting God\u2019s covenant faithfulness (cf. Deuteronomy 32:10-12). It speaks to God\u2019s intimate guardianship, but does not give a license for reckless testing of God\u2019s promises.<\/p>\n

Jesus\u2019 response to Satan, \u201cIt is written, \u2018You shall not put the Lord your God to the test\u2019\u201d<\/strong> (Luke 4:12; quoting Deuteronomy 6:16), emphasizes obedience and trust without presumption. This shows that God\u2019s protection is to be received in faith and humility, not manipulated or challenged presumptuously.<\/p>\n

Satan\u2019s misuse of Psalm 91 as a temptation tactic reveals his strategy to sow spiritual pride and presumption. Many Christians today may hear comforting sermons about God\u2019s acceptance and protection\u2014rightly emphasizing grace and security in Christ (Romans 8:38-39)\u2014but may neglect the call to holiness and sober vigilance (Hebrews 12:14; 1 Peter 1:15-16).<\/p>\n

When believers believe they are untouchable or \u201cimmune\u201d to sin\u2019s consequences simply because of God\u2019s love, they may fall into complacency or sin, deceived by false assurance (James 1:14-15). This false confidence is a tool of the devil to lead believers away from repentance and sanctification (2 Corinthians 11:3).<\/p>\n

Hebrews 12:14\u00a0 commands:<\/p>\n

\u201cPursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This underscores that eternal fellowship with God requires holiness, not just comfort in God\u2019s acceptance. In the last days (2 Timothy 3:1-5), it is crucial to maintain a balanced faith that combines assurance in God\u2019s grace with a serious commitment to holy living.<\/p>\n

Summary and Application:<\/strong><\/p>\n