Genesis 3:1 (NKJV), “Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made...”

Deceit is the nature of the devil. The reason he had to use his crafty tactics against Adam and Eve, before the fall, was because he had no authority to get them to do anything. They had to buy into his lies before willingly co-operating with him. The same principle is true for every born-again believer today. Colossians 2:8 says, “Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ.” This is why we are told to pay attention to our thought life, not allowing any thought that contradicts the truth of God’s Word to remain, and sow deception into our lives. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 says, “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, …” You see, now that our spirits are born-again, and have the nature of God, we are to allow that wisdom to dominate our thought- life. Ephesians 1:8 says Jesus lavished upon us, “…every kind of wisdom and understanding (practical insight and prudence)”. Hallelujah! 1 Corinthians 2:16 says, “For who has known or understood the mind (the counsels and purposes) of the Lord so as to guide and instruct Him and give Him knowledge? But we have the mind of Christ (the Messiah) and do hold the thoughts (feelings and purposes) of His heart.” Our spirit-man possess the mind of Christ, and all His wisdom and knowledge. As we keep our minds renewed to the Word, God’s wisdom and knowledge will flow from our spirits into our souls - keeping us alert and discerning to what thoughts are from the enemy, and what thoughts align with God’s truth. This is how we will not be deceived by the devil’s lies. We will not come into agreement with him, giving him consent to harass us. You have the mind of Christ, so filter every thought through His truth and wisdom, and deception will have no hold on you!