Satan’s Voice - Tempts us (I Chron. 21:1; Mt. 4:1, 3; Acts 5:3; I Cor. 7:5; Eph. 6:16) - Tells us to covet – take what does not belong to us (Gen. 3:6; Josh. 7:20-21; II Sam. 11:2-4) - Frightens us (Heb. 2:14-15; Rom. 8:15; II Tim. 1:7) - Confuses us (I Cor. 14:33; Gen. 3:1) - Deceives or fools us (Gen. 3:1-5; Mt. 7:15; II Cor. 11:3, 14; Eph. 4:14; I Tim. 4:1; II Thess. 2:9) - Lies to us (Gen. 3:4; Jn. 8:44) - Harms us (John 8:44; Js. 4:1-4) - Causes us to befriend the world – makes us enemies of God (Js. 4:4) - Blinds us – to keep us from fruitful living (II Cor. 4:4; II Pet. 1:9; Rev. 3:17) - Robs us – steals truth from our mind & heart (Mt. 13:19; Lk. 8:12: Seed on Roadway) - Enslaves us – bondage (Rom. 6:16; II Tim. 2:26; II Pet. 2:19) - Condemns or accuses us (Zech. 3:1; Rom. 8:33; Rev. 12:10) - Limits us (I Tim. 4:1-5) - Charms us – pride (I Tim. 3:6-7) - Deters us – from God’s will (Gen. 3:1-5; Mt. 16:22-23; I Thess. 2:18) - Sifts or agitates us (Luke 22:31; II Cor. 12:7) – thoughts of doubt, discouragement, despair & denial (the “D” words from the devil!) - Discourages us (I Kings 19:4-14: Elijah discouraged) - Divides us – God’s people (I Tim. 5:13-15: Some followed Satan – heard and followed his voice!) - Harasses us – to exploit our weakness (Eph. 4:26-27; Mt. 4:2-3; I Chron. 21:1: He will take every opportunity!) - Distracts us – from loyalty to Christ (Jn. 13:2: Got to Judas!) - Worries us (Phil. 4:6; Mt. 6:25-31) - Destroys us – tears us down (Jn. 10:10; I Pet. 5:8; II Cor. 12:7) - Separates us from God (Gen. 3:8, 24; Is. 59:1-2; II Thess. 1:9: Eternally!) - Wants eternal company (Mt. 25:41, 46; Rev. 20:10, 14-15) God’s Voice: - Restores us – builds us up (Ps. 23:3; Eph. 2:13-16: Reconciles us through Jesus’ blood) - Leads us – in paths of righteousness (Ps. 23:3) - Directs us – to do God’s will (Ps. 31:3; 139:24; Lk. 22:42) - Guides us – in truth (John 16:13; 17:17; Eph. 6:17: God’s word is Truth! – Jn. 1:1-3: Jesus is the Word, He is Truth – Jn. 14:6) - Lights our way (Ps. 119:105; Jn. 1:4-5, 9; 3:21; 8:12; 9:5: Jesus is the Light of the world) - Satisfies us (Mt. 5:6; Jn. 4:10-14; 6:35; 10:10) - Sanctifies us (I Cor. 6:11; II Cor. 6:17-18; I Pet. 1:14-16) - Purifies us (I Jn. 3:3) - Frees us – liberty (Jn. 8:31-32; 36; Rom. 6:16-18, 22) - Reassures us (I Kings 19:11-13, 18; Is. 41:10; Ps. 37:23) - Encourages us (Jn. 16:33; Josh. 1:6-7, 9; I Cor. 16:13; Heb. 13:5) - Stills us – grants us peace (Ps. 46:10; Is. 26:3; Jn. 16:33; I Cor. 14:33; Phil. 4:7) - Convicts us – But does not overtake and destroy us! (Acts 2:37; I Cor. 10:13) - Comforts us (Ps. 62:2; II Cor. 1:3-5; Mt. 11:28-29: Jesus is our comfort!) - Communes with us – fellowship (Js. 4:8; I Jn. 1:3, 7; Rev. 3:20-21) - Unifies us – God’s people (Eph. 2:19; 4:3; I Pet. 2:9-10) - Builds us up – edification (Eph. 4:15-16; Col. 2:7; Jude 20) – does not tear us down! - Calls us – to service (Is. 6:8; II Thess. 2:14) - Gives us hope (Eph. 4:4-6; Col. 1:3-5; Heb. 6:19; I Jn. 3:3: Hope of Heaven!) - Wants eternal company (Mt. 7:21; 25:34, 46; I Jn. 2:17, 25; 5:20; I Pet. 3:9; Rev. 21:3-7; 22:17) .