Introduction

• I Peter 5:8
• John 8:44
• The devil lies to deceive us!

“You are all there is.”

• (Pressure to think that believing in God doesn’t make sense.)
• Proverbs 1:20-29
• Psalms 139:13
• Romans 1:18-20 – This is an example of the design argument for the existence of God. The design we see implies the existence of a designer. If a bionic arm is obviously designed, how much more so a human arm?
• Psalm 139:14
• II Timothy 1:12
• Many important scientists were Christians, including Galileo Galilei, Johannes Keppler, Isaac Newton, and Michael Faraday. Science and religion are not irreconcilable.

“You are what matters most.”

• (Center life around humans instead of God.)
• Matthew 22:34-40
• Matthew 16:24
• Genesis 3:1-6 – Satan appealed to Eve’s desires. It is literally the oldest trick in the book!

“You can do whatever you want.”

• (Sow confusion about right and wrong, truth and error.)
• Isaiah 5:20-21
• Romans 1:25
• God exists. He is above man, and He makes the rules.
• Romans 1:29
• Acts 4:12 – Jesus is the way. There is no other religion that leads to heaven.
• Genesis 1:27 – God creates us male and female. It is not man’s choice, as transgender rights advocates would have us believe.

Conclusion

• I Peter 5:8-10