Regarding the righteous man Job, the Devil said to God;
"9 'Does Job fear God for nothing? 10 Have You not made a hedge around him, around his household, and around all that he has on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. 11 But now, stretch out Your hand and touch all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face!” (Job 1:9-11)
We learn of Satan being in a similar position as an accuser, at Rev.12:
"10 Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down." (Rev.12:10)
Since the day that Adam and Eve chose Satan as their god and father; we are under the curse of sin and death. As merciless as it may sound; the God of Justice does not revoke the free will He has given to mankind, according to his purpose. God gave mankind free will according to his own image (Gen.1:26; Ps.115:3). He therefore does not revoke the choices made by Adam and Eve (Gal.6:7), and the effect that has had on the dominion God gave them over all creation.
It would actually be wrong of Him, to enable sin to result in blessing and His protection (Job 8:3; 34:10-12; Deut.32:4; Rom.9:14; Eph.4:24; Mark 10:18; Jer.17:10; Ps.92:15). That would make God, an unrighteous participant and supporter of evil.
What God did choose to do, was to make a way out for those who do not love wickedness. We are told that the Lamb of God has a book of life, within which the names of the righteous are written (Rev.3:5; Rev.20:15; 21:27; Isa.4:2-4).
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But Satan does not want any to be written in that book (John8:44; Heb.2:14).
That is why he accuses before God, the integrity of each righteous person. Satan challenges the authenticity of their godly devotion. Satan demands permission to test each of them.
Just as Jesus said to Peter...
"31 And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has demanded he have you, that he may sift you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” (Luke22:31-32)
Grains of wheat, are "sons of the kingdom" (Matt.13:37-38).
Being "sifted as wheat" is an unnerving prospect, when one considers that wheat is first cut down, then beaten, then sifted, then crushed under a sledge, then ground under a millstone. That sifting included a death for the sake of the gospel (Rom.6:5; Mark 8:35; Rev.6:9-11).
That is why he accuses before God, the integrity of each righteous person. Satan challenges the authenticity of their godly devotion. Satan demands permission to test each of them.
Just as Jesus said to Peter...
"31 And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has demanded he have you, that he may sift you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” (Luke22:31-32)
Grains of wheat, are "sons of the kingdom" (Matt.13:37-38).
Being "sifted as wheat" is an unnerving prospect, when one considers that wheat is first cut down, then beaten, then sifted, then crushed under a sledge, then ground under a millstone. That sifting included a death for the sake of the gospel (Rom.6:5; Mark 8:35; Rev.6:9-11).
But in reference to that death of the wheat (sons of the kingdom -Matt.13:38), Jesus said;
"24 Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain." (John12:24)
"24 Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain." (John12:24)
Yes, when we do not back down in our testimony of Truth (Heb.10:38; Rom.1:16; 1Cor.9:16), we have the hope of bringing others sons of the kingdom, to eternal life ("producing much grain"). If we shrink back due to Satanic persecution and fear of death/loss; we manifest that we love our own skin, more than we love the Christ. That was exactly the subsequent challenge of Satan against Job (Job 2:3-5) (Rev.12:10-11).
Satan sees to it, that each grain of wheat is persecuted to the point of a death for truth. Any who do not back down in their testimony to others, will become his target (2Tim.3:12; 1Pet.5:8-9). Each person granted glory, must earn it in this way.
Satan sees to it, that each grain of wheat is persecuted to the point of a death for truth. Any who do not back down in their testimony to others, will become his target (2Tim.3:12; 1Pet.5:8-9). Each person granted glory, must earn it in this way.
What does all this have to do with the world's seeming injustices, even upon the innocent?
We are all under the original condemnation of sin, and the death that results (Rom.5:12; James1:12-15). But God has made provision, for those who defy selfish evil, and desire to live for the approval of God, despite Satanic persecution (John3:18; Heb.6:10; James 5:11; Col.1:10-12).
They desire to cultivate the word in their heart (Luke8:11-15).
When the heart becomes filled with God's Word, it speaks from the heart (Luke6:45).
Like Christ, their love for others, moves them to be willing to die in order to offer others, the saving gospel (John15:13; 6:63; Rom.1:16).
Such ones are forgiven for their sins, through the blood of Christ (Rev.5:9-10; Eph.1:7).
While the world suffers under Satanic dominion; God is collecting an administration of saints (Eph.1:10)... a "new heavens" made up of those with tested integrity.
(See Greek for Eph.1:10 : https://biblehub.com/lexicon/ephesians/1-10.htm )
They comprise God's Temple of His holy spirit (1Pet.2:5; Eph.2:20-22; 1Cor.3:16).
God has a solution in the works, which addresses every injustice suffered under the dominion of the wicked one (1John5:19; 3:8).
When completed, that Temple and abode of God, will "come down out of heaven"... to heal every malady and remove every cause for tears (Rev.21:1-5; 22:1-3).
They desire to cultivate the word in their heart (Luke8:11-15).
When the heart becomes filled with God's Word, it speaks from the heart (Luke6:45).
Like Christ, their love for others, moves them to be willing to die in order to offer others, the saving gospel (John15:13; 6:63; Rom.1:16).
Such ones are forgiven for their sins, through the blood of Christ (Rev.5:9-10; Eph.1:7).
While the world suffers under Satanic dominion; God is collecting an administration of saints (Eph.1:10)... a "new heavens" made up of those with tested integrity.
(See Greek for Eph.1:10 : https://biblehub.com/lexicon/ephesians/1-10.htm )
They comprise God's Temple of His holy spirit (1Pet.2:5; Eph.2:20-22; 1Cor.3:16).
God has a solution in the works, which addresses every injustice suffered under the dominion of the wicked one (1John5:19; 3:8).
When completed, that Temple and abode of God, will "come down out of heaven"... to heal every malady and remove every cause for tears (Rev.21:1-5; 22:1-3).
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