2Co2

Do you believe Satan is at work in our world today? If so, what is his strategy? What are his schemes? Paul was careful to instruct the church to not give Satan an "advantage". What does that mean?

In this context he was referring to a brother in 1Corinthians who was bragging about sexual sin. As a result of his sin, Paul encouraged the church to have nothing to do with him so he would come to his senses, repent and be restored. That is exactly what happened. The brother repented. Apparently there were still those who were struggling to forgive him and welcome him back. They were hurt by his sin, and struggling to forgive.

Satan has all kinds of strategies but primarily one goal…to destroy God's church. He preys on our struggles with sin, our conflict with people, and our selfish pride. He wants our hurts and fears to instruct our decision making. We wants us to question God and His word. He loves to see brokenness in God's church. We must fight for unity and love. We must fight to not compromise the truth AND to not become bitter when a brother falls into sin.

Walking with Jesus is a life-long battle with Satan. Never forget that.