Our Sin Pattern
A progression of how we become deceived by Satan's lies
Drawn from the book: "Lies Women Believe And The Truth That Sets Them Free" by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
A progression of how we become deceived by Satan's lies
Drawn from the book: "Lies Women Believe And The Truth That Sets Them Free" by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
In the book, "Lies Women Believe and the Truth that Sets Them Free," Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth describes a pattern of deception that leads to spiritual bondage. Here is a fleshed-out progression of this sin pattern, incorporating biblical insights and Bible verses for each point:
Deception begins when we entertain thoughts or ideas that are contrary to God's truth. Just as Eve listened to the serpent in the Garden of Eden, we too are susceptible to hearing and considering lies.
Bible Verses:
"Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, 'Did God really say, "You must not eat from any tree in the garden"?'" - Genesis 3:1
"You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies." - John 8:44
"And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light." - 2 Corinthians 11:14
After hearing the lie, the next step is to dwell on it, allowing it to take root in our minds. When we repeatedly think about the lie, it starts to seem more plausible and acceptable.
Bible Verses:
"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." - Philippians 4:8
"But each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death." - James 1:14-15
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." - Romans 12:2
Once we have listened to and dwelled on the lie, we may start to believe it. Belief in the lie is a crucial turning point because it shapes our perceptions, convictions and motivations.
Bible Verses:
"But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ." - 2 Corinthians 11:3
"And all the ways that wickedness deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. For this reason, God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie." - 2 Thessalonians 2:10-11
"They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen." - Romans 1:25
Beliefs produce behavior. When we believe lies, our actions will reflect those false beliefs. Acting on lies leads us further away from God's truth and righteousness.
Bible Verses:
"For as he thinks in his heart, so is he..." - Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV)
"Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says." - James 1:22
"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life." - Galatians 6:7-8
"and do not give the devil a foothold." - Ephesians 4:27
Persistent belief in and acting on lies lead to spiritual bondage. Strongholds are established in our minds and hearts, making it difficult to break free without God's intervention.
"Every area of bondage in our lives can be traced back to a lie." - Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
Bible Verses:
"The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." - 2 Corinthians 10:4-5
"Jesus replied, 'Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.'" - John 8:34
"Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which leads to righteousness?" - Romans 6:16
By recognizing this progression and applying biblical truth, we can combat the lies of the enemy and walk in the freedom that God provides.