by Mark N. Posey<\/p>\n
Question:<\/strong> Can Satan read my mind and know what I’m thinking? Is this how he tempts me with specific things that are only unique to me?<\/p>\n Answer:<\/strong> There is no scripture that indicates that Satan can read our minds and know what we are thinking. Why?<\/p>\n First, Satan is a created being, originally a powerful angel (Ezekiel 28:13, 14). He aspired to be like God (Isaiah 14:13-14), but he is not God’s equal in any way. Only God is Omnipresent [all present] Omniscient [all knowing], Omnipotent [all powerful], and Omnibenevolent [all loving]. Therefore, only God has complete and continual knowledge of our minds’ activities (Psalms 139).<\/p>\n Second, everywhere in the Bible that angels or demons interact with people or God, information must be exchanged through communication (Cf. Job 1:6-12; Matthew 4:1-11). If Satan could have read Jesus’ mind, he would have altered his doomed strategy in the temptations he devised (Matthew 4:1-11). Instead, the devil tried different temptations, and each time Jesus resisted him verbally, using the sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17).<\/p>\n What Satan can affect are one’s thought processes. His main strategy is attacking our minds through false teaching. He is a liar and a deceiver (John 8:44; Revelation 12:9; 20:3, 7-10). He lies about God and attacked His Word (Genesis 3:4-5; Luke 8:12). He disguises himself as an angel of light (II Corinthians 11:13-15), blinds the minds of unbelievers (II Corinthians 4:3-4) and darkens their understanding (Ephesians 2:1-3; 4:17-19).<\/p>\n Satan has observed human behavior since the beginning of creation and, as a result, has a thorough working knowledge. However, Christ triumphed over Satan (Hebrews 2:14), and we have the responsibility to resist him by submitting to God. When we do, Satan will flee (Colossians 3:15; James 4:7). The key to resisting the Devil is to have a strong faith in the Lord (I Peter 5:6-11).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" by Mark N. Posey Question: Can Satan read my mind and know what I’m thinking? Is this how he tempts me with specific things that are only unique to me? Answer: There is no scripture that indicates that Satan can read our minds and know what we are thinking. Why? 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