1. The Devil’s Desires Ephesians 6:10-13

2. 2 We wrestle against… Wrestling: a contest between two in which each endeavors to throw the other, and which is decided when the victor is able to hold his opponent down with his hand upon his neck.

3. 3 The Devil: Father of Lies (John 8:44) His desires find a place in the heart His desires find a place in the heart His desires destroy lives & souls (Jno. 13:2, 27) His desires destroy lives & souls (Jno. 13:2, 27) His advantage is gained when we are ignorant of his devices, 2 Cor. 2:11 His advantage is gained when we are ignorant of his devices, 2 Cor. 2:11

4. 4 The devil desires lies where there should be truth, Jno. 8:44 The truth of God’s word, Jno. 8:45-47 (8:37-38, 31-32) The truth of God’s word, Jno. 8:45-47 (8:37-38, 31-32) The truth of honest speech, Eph. 4:25 The truth of honest speech, Eph. 4:25 Gird your waist with truth (Eph. 6:14)

5. 5 The devil desires darkness where there should be light, 2 Cor. 4:3-4 Light has come into the world, Jno. 3:19-21 (2 Cor. 4:6) Light has come into the world, Jno. 3:19-21 (2 Cor. 4:6) Walk as children of light, Eph. 5:8 Walk as children of light, Eph. 5:8 Shod your feet…gospel of peace (Eph. 6:15)

6. 6 The devil desires a place to stand where none should be given, Eph. 4:27 No opportunity, Eph. 4:25-26 No opportunity, Eph. 4:25-26 Satan wants you, Lk. 22:31-34 Satan wants you, Lk. 22:31-34 Stand in the faith, 1 Cor. 16: 13; Col. 2:6-7 (Rom. 1:17) Stand in the faith, 1 Cor. 16: 13; Col. 2:6-7 (Rom. 1:17) Shield of faith (Eph. 6:16)

7. 7 The devil desires confusion where there should be order, 1 Cor. 14:33 Heaven’s wisdom helps remove disturbances, Jas. 3:13 Heaven’s wisdom helps remove disturbances, Jas. 3:13 Selfish rivalry, boasting, lying… confusion of evil, Jas. 3:14-16 Selfish rivalry, boasting, lying… confusion of evil, Jas. 3:14-16 Breastplate of righteousness (Eph. 6:14)

8. 8 The devil desires peace where there should be war, Jeremiah 6:14 War against the world, sin & error, 2 Cor. 10:3-5 War against the world, sin & error, 2 Cor. 10:3-5 Militancy of gospel & godly living, Matt. 10:34 (Lk. 12:51) Militancy of gospel & godly living, Matt. 10:34 (Lk. 12:51) Whole armor of God…to stand (Eph. 6:13)

9. 9 The devil desires war where there should be peace, James 4:1 Conflict & strife among brethren, Gen. 13:8 (Eph. 4:31) Conflict & strife among brethren, Gen. 13:8 (Eph. 4:31) Be of same mind… give ourselves to peaceful living, Rom. 12:16-21 Be of same mind… give ourselves to peaceful living, Rom. 12:16-21 Prayer, watchful perseverance (Eph. 6:18)

10. 10 The devil desires senselessness where men should come to their senses 2 Tim. 2:24-26 Know the truth: Corrects, frees, calms the spirit & brings sober thinking Know the truth: Corrects, frees, calms the spirit & brings sober thinking Walk carefully, Eph. 5:15 Walk carefully, Eph. 5:15 Helmet of salvation (Eph. 6:17)

11. 11 The devil desires tolerance where there should be resistance Jas. 4:7; 1 Pet. 5:9 Humility cures worldliness Jas. 4:6-10 Humility cures worldliness Jas. 4:6-10 Devil is resisted “in the faith,” not in opinions, Jude 3; Gal. 2:4-5 Devil is resisted “in the faith,” not in opinions, Jude 3; Gal. 2:4-5 Strong in the Lord and in the power of His might (Eph. 6:10)

12. 12 In Battle Against the Devil Cunning, crafty, deceptive and powerful Eph. 6:11-12; 2:2 Cunning, crafty, deceptive and powerful Eph. 6:11-12; 2:2 Desires surrender... we must stand Eph. 6:11, 13 Desires surrender... we must stand Eph. 6:11, 13 Sword of the Spirit (Eph. 6:17) Victory in Jesus! (1 Jno. 3:8; Rev. 12:9-11)