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Q. We were recently talking about Satan in one of our Wednesday night classes and the topic of "Satan having the power to read our thoughts" came up. I have tried to research this and came up with nothing. Could you please help me?
A. Jesus could read the thoughts of others (Matthew 9:4; 12:25; Luke 9:47; 11:17)
Men do not know the thoughts of other men (so much for "ESP" and "mind-reading"). However, as it is written:
"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him. But God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man's spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. " (1Corinthians 2:9-11, NIV)
The "word of God" judges our thoughts and attitudes. Every thought we have is clearly seen by God:
" For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account." (Hebrews 4:12-13, NIV)
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Satan knows how people think and he knows the weakness of human beings. This is how he’s able to tempt us. He does not know our inner thoughts: otherwise, he would not have wasted his time tempting Job [Job 1:6-12], or Jesus (when He was a man) [Matthew 4:1-11]. Satan has the power to deceive those who do not follow God: "The great dragon was hurled down, that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him." (Revelation 12:9, NIV) Satan was brought under the power and authority of Jesus when He died for our sins and established His Kingdom and His church. Satan no longer has power over us and by this, we can be sure that the devil, Satan, cannot read our thoughts. [Revelation 12:7-17] Other Recommended Bible Study Materials:
Answer Given By: Clay Willis |
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