Tuesday, September 5 Escape from the snare of the Devil.​—2 Tim. 2:26.

[Áine]

Tuesday, September 5

Escape from the snare of the Devil.—2 Tim. 2:26.

 

A hunter has but one goal—that of capturing or killing his prey. He may use a variety of snares or traps, even as noted by one of Job’s false comforters. (Job 18:8-10) How might a hunter lure an animal into his snare? He studies the animal. Where does it go? What is it interested in? What will catch it by surprise? Satan is like that hunter. He studies us. He notices where we go and what we are interested in. Then he sets a snare that he hopes will catch us unawares. Still, the Bible assures us that if we are caught, we may be able to escape. It also teaches us how to avoid those snares altogether. Two of Satan’s most effective snares are pride and greed. For thousands of years, Satan has successfully used these undesirable traits. He is like a birdcatcher who lures his prey into a trap or who ensnares it in a net. (Ps. 91:3) But we do not have to be caught by Satan. Why not? Because Jehovah has revealed to us the tactics that Satan uses.—2 Cor. 2:11. w21.06 14 ¶1-2

[LeslieDean]

Yes. Jehovah teaches us to be one step ahead! Know your weaknesses. Pray for strength and awareness. Keep on the watch.