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The Bible’s answer
Yes, the Devil is real. He is “the ruler of the world,” a spirit creature who became wicked and rebelled against God. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) The Bible reveals the Devil’s personality through these names and descriptions:
- Satan, which means “Resister.”—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
- Devil, which means “Slanderer.”—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
- Serpent, which is used in the Bible to mean “Deceiver.”—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
- Tempter.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
- Liar.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
Some view Satan the Devil as just a principle or quality of evil that exists inside us. However, the Bible records a conversation between God and Satan. God is perfect, so he could not have been talking to an evil part of himself. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) Likewise, Satan tempted Jesus, who is free of sin. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) Thus, the Bible shows that the Devil is real and not merely a personification of evil.
Should we be surprised that many people don’t believe that the Devil is real? Not at all, for the Bible says that Satan uses deception to accomplish his aims. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) One of his greatest tricks has been to blind many people to his existence.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
More misconceptions about the Devil
Myth: Lucifer is another name for the Devil.
Fact: The Hebrew word that in some Bibles is translated “Lucifer” means “shining one.” (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) The context shows that this term refers to the dynasty, or line of kings, of You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., which God would humiliate for its arrogance. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) The E×ρréššion “shining one” was used to mock the Babylonian dynasty after it was overthrown.
Myth: Satan works for God as a “prosecuting attorney.”
Fact: The Devil is God’s enemy, not his servant. Satan the Devil opposes and falsely accuses people who serve God.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..


. Kaya nga yung mga taong gusto maglingkod sa Diyos, kailangan daw layuan yung ganyang gawain gaya ng ginawa ng first century christians (Gawa 19:19) 

