A Reflection Of Modern LifeEcclesiastes 1:9-11

This is a true principle for men … and for Satan.I John 2:15-17Context: Genesis 1-2

Text: Genesis 3James 1:22-25

A Reflection Of Modern LifeTrouble Begins Where

Satan Is (v. 1)All is well until Satan enters the picture!

His work began by trying to plant a seed of doubt in the mind of the woman.

Numbers 22:8-14 (Balaam)

A Reflection Of Modern LifeTrouble Begins Where

Satan Is (v. 1)Times when this happens today:

God’s marriage law (Matt. 5:32,19:9)

The church (Matt. 16:18; Eph. 4:4)

The truth (Jn. 17:17)A “crack in the door” is all that Satan needs! He can go the rest of the way!!

A Reflection Of Modern LifeBlatant Contradiction Of

Truth (v. 4)The woman did not fall into Satan’s trap, but answered him (v. 2-3)!Now it is: Genesis 2:15-17 vs. Genesis 3:4Other times God’s word was contradicted:

Numbers 13-14; I Samuel 13; Jeremiah 28; Acts 10:10-16

A Reflection Of Modern LifeBlatant Contradiction Of

Truth (v. 4)Have things changed? No! Plain statements in Scripture are contradicted!

Mark 16:16Matthew 16:18I Timothy 5:22I Timothy 4:1-2

A Reflection Of Modern LifeSatan’s Further Attempts

(v. 6)Now that she questions God and has to choose between Satan and God, her own desire is used against her ….She gives in to temptation to satisfy her lust (I Jn. 2:15-17; Jas. 1:14-15)!!Other times: (I Pet. 4:4; Gal. 5:19; I Tim. 2:9-10; Heb. 10:25; II Tim. 4:10; Col. 3:9)

A Reflection Of Modern LifeSatan’s Further Attempts

(v. 6)Another method: Using one’s influence against another …Sometimes men serve as Satan’s servants!

Ahab and Jezebel (I Kings 16:30-31, 21:25)

Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11)

I Corinthians 15:33

“What Must I Do To Be Saved?”Hear The Gospel (Rom. 10:17)

Believe In Christ (Jn. 8:24)Repent Of Sins (Lk.13:3)

Confess Christ (Rom. 10:10)Be Baptized (I Pet. 3:21)For The Erring Child: Repent (Acts 8:22), Confess (I Jn.

1:9),Pray (Acts 8:22)

A Reflection Of Modern LifeConsequences Follow Our

Sin (v. 7-24)A moment of temptation and sin brings a multitude of consequences!!The ultimate consequence = spiritual death (Gen. 2:17; Rom. 6:23)!