(Clip) Children of the Devil Oppose The Work of God — Warren Wiersbe

Paul's Encounter with Elymas, the Child of the Devil

Paul says in verse 10, you who are full of all deceit and fraud, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness. God picks up Paul, plants him in Cyprus, the devil says I'll match that, and along comes a child of the devil to oppose the work of God.

Paul's Perils in Apostolic Ministry

The Apostle Paul makes an interesting statement in 2nd Corinthians chapter 11. We're going to look at this chapter several times tonight in passing. Chapter 11 of 2nd Corinthians in verse 26, he's listing some of the experiences he had as an apostle.

The Lord's Enabling Power in Paul's Endurance

He's not doing it to boast or to brag, he's simply saying this is what the Lord has enabled me to endure. I have been on frequent journeys, now that's enough for me right there, in dangers from rivers, dangers from robbers, dangers from my countrymen, dangers from the Gentiles, dangers in the city, dangers in the wilderness, dangers on the sea, dangers among false brethren.

Discernment Against Satan's Counterfeits

Wherever Paul went, the children of the devil showed up to oppose the work of God. I think it's important that we keep in mind that Satan is a counterfeiter, and because he is a counterfeiter, we have to have discernment.

I said a few minutes ago there are people who...