i guess no offense but since lucifer is the immortal enemy of christians, what do you guys think he thinks of people in general and christians? does he think us weak because we can be killed and are not master of powers as he to christian beliefs? does he think us weak because we fear so much compared to him? i mean that's what i come to assume because of the fact that he is powerful, no? since he thinks he can best god(because i mean what other reason why would he fight him in the first place), does he think so little of us that much more? if all christians say are real, he must be stopped, no?
In Scripture, Satan and demons prominently involve themselves with spiritual darkness (Ephesians 6:12), deception (2 Corinthians 11:13–15), and death (John 8:44). They thrive in these kinds of environments.
Demons’ Power
Demons possess the great power of angels (Romans 8:38; 1 Corinthians. 15:24), greater than humans but far less than their Creator. They have the power to carry out the following actions: (there are probably more)
Indwell humans and animals (Mark 5:1–16)
Physically afflict people (Mark 9:17, 22)
Terrorize humans (1 Samuel 16:14–15; 18:10; 19:9; Acts 19:13–16; 2 Corinthians 12:7)
Initiate false worship (1 Corinthians10:20–21)
Promote false doctrines (1 Timothy. 4:1)
Perform false signs and wonders (2 Thessalonians 2:9; Revelation 16:13–14)
Deceive prophets (1 Kings 22:19–23)
Encourage idolatry (Deuteronomy 32:17; Psalms 106:37)
Engineer death (Judges 9:23, 56–57)
Demons work from a powerful heavenly hierarchy to execute their evil deeds. Words such as “angels,” “authorities,” “cosmic powers,” “dominions,” “powers,” “rulers,” and “thrones” can be used to describe the hierarchies of either holy or evil angels. In context, Romans 8:38; 1 Corinthians 15:24; Ephesians 2:2; 6:12; and Colossians 2:15 most likely refer to various ranks or levels among the evil angels, that is, the demon hierarchy. In context, Ephesians 1:21; Colossians 1:16; and 1 Peter 3:22 most likely refer to various ranks or levels in the holy angel hierarchy.
Scripture never elaborates on the specifics of these hierarchies to explain their order or function. Since Satan imitates and falsifies God’s character and kingdom characteristics, it is most likely that there is both an authoritative functional hierarchy for holy angels who worship God and a parallel counterfeit hierarchy for evil angels who give their allegiance to Satan.
For every single truth of Gods word satan has a deceptive counterfeit. Every single one! He constantly and deceptively distorts the Word of God ... through individuals and through organized churches.
Therefore diligently study Gods word for yourself.
Victory of the Lord
However strong demons might be, they also have serious weaknesses and vulnerabilities:
They unwittingly serve God’s purposes (Judges 9:23)
They were terrified of Christ and the gospel (Matthew 8:29; Mark 1:24; James 2:19).
They obeyed Christ (Matthew 8:32)
They obeyed the Twelve (Matthew 10:1–8) and the Seventy-Two (Luke 10:17–20)
They cannot separate believers in Christ from the love of God (Romans 8:38)
They can be restrained by the Holy Spirit (2 Thessalonians 2:6; 1 John 4:4)
They have been judged already by God (2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6) and will be again in the future Revelation 20:10.
They do not have the power to resurrect from the dead, nor can they create anything living because they themselves are created beings.
Satan and his minions know they are defeated and have a short time Revelation 12:12 , they are going down and know they will ultimately be totally destroyed. A short time ... and are creating as much havoc as possible during it .... kind of like ... going down "fighting" and taking as many souls/people with them as possible. satan for a short time by deception will be worshiped by people who are deceived by his counterfeit coming of Jesus (many, many, many will be deceived) ... worshiped for a short time, good enough for him I guess, plus taking down more people.
Matthew 8:29
29 “What do you want with us, Son of God?” they shouted. “Have you come here to torture us before the appointed time?”
Sorry for the long post ... could have been longer ;o) LOL
God Bless.
