Acts 16: 16 And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying. 17 The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation. 18 And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.
[9] Satan can cause religious ministers to preach good things from the Bible, and he can, and often causes persons to join the church. Here is where we get into deep waters, for some have erroneously concluded that if a preacher has the word of God in his hand, then it must be Jesus, and God’s truth that is being preached.
This error has led many to perdition, and indeed has proven to be one of the most successful, and soul-destroying devices of the adversary of souls. In fact, many Christians are led inadvertently into false paths and errors, by certain televangelists and preachers who present mostly good things from the Bible.
[10] Satan can give great wealth, riches and honor to folks, in return for them obeying, and/or worshiping him. Persons win the lottery and they give God the praise, for in their minds, it must be a financial blessing from heaven. But the adversary of souls will not hesitate to load up persons with money and material wealth if such persons will subscribe to his devices and methods.
Matthew 4:8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and shows him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them. 9 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!