Deep Theological Questions From Job’s Mind. Part [12] 11/12/2025 (Morning thought)

1st Peter 5: 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour.

From: IFAW, International Fund for animal welfare… Lions are big cats primarily found in sub-Saharan Africa. They inhabit various ecosystems, including savannahs, grasslands, open woodlands, and scrublands. They are opportunistic hunters….. Lions are skilled hunters who work in coordinated groups—called prides—to surround and ambush their prey, relying on stealth and speed to approach their target before launching a coordinated attack.

The devil is an opportunistic hunter, meaning that if he were to see any golden opportunity to tempt and destroy, you can bet your last dollar that he is going make the most of it. Thus, on the question of how he can get permission, the answer is a yes and a no. He can get permission from God, or you could give him permission by your choices and actions…. [The Desire of Ages pp 72] In His industrious life there were no idle moments to invite temptation.

[The Desire Of Ages pp 72] No aimless hours opened the way for corrupting associations. So far as possible, He closed the door to the tempter…. [Patriarchs & Prophets pp] Idleness is the greatest curse that can fall upon man because vice and crime follow in its train. It enfeebles the mind, perverts the understanding, and debases the soul. Satan lies in ambush, ready to destroy those who are unguarded, whose leisure gives him opportunity to insinuate himself under some attractive disguise.

Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

Deep Theological Questions From Job’s Mind. Part [11] 11/12/2025 (Evening thought)

Genesis 20:7 Now therefore restore the man his wife; for he is a prophet, and he shall pray for thee, and thou shalt live: and if thou restore her not, know thou that thou shalt surely die, thou, and all that are thine.

[D.A. pp 324] If we do not co-operate with the heavenly agencies, Satan will take possession of the heart, and will make it his abiding place. The only defense against evil is the indwelling of Christ in the heart through faith in His righteousness…. On the question of permission there is something folks must be aware of, in that he gets permission from God or he can get it from individuals through our choices and actions.

The Christian should understand from the word of God that there are times when adverse situations will be permitted to come our way, without any sort of provocation on our part, however, they are only permitted so that we can grow and mature in Christ. That being said, the Christian should never be found helping satan in any way, shape, form or fashion, for if you give him permission, he will absolutely take it. That is guaranteed.

Therefore, it is highly advisable that folks position themselves intelligently through our choices, and actions, so as to greatly minimize the possibility and the occurrence of attacks. God has not left this world up to evil angels, for He has spread a general umbrella of protection over all of earth’s inhabitants. But there will be times when some things will fall through the cracks as it were. It is the main reason why the following passage must be thoroughly understood.

Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!