An axe may win over the forest by appealing to what they have in common while laying waste to the forest with what they don't. Do not let shared interests blind you to the ulterior motives for sharing them. The axe leverages its shared values against the trees. Its handle is what gives it power to fell the forest. It provides the sway and the swing.
2 Corinthians 11:13–14
For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.
Satan puts on a costume of light in order to conceal his darkness in the company of the lit. He cuts down the orchard by first brandishing bark.
2 Corinthians 2:11
Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
This should not require any of us to haul out our shocked faces. We know he is doing this. It is his modus operandi. The only way this works is if we aren't paying attention or are incentivized to look the other way because of darkness we are already giving quarter to within.
Ephesians 6:11
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
The armor of God enables us to withstand the wiles of the wicked. We are not caught up in them or caught off guard by them. We are ordered to suit up. There is no reason to be unaware.
Proverbs 25:19
Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble
is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
Be careful who you rely upon. A broken tooth can be tolerated, but not when trying to eat and a twisted ankle may be endured until you try to put any weight on it.
Proverbs 25:26
A righteous man who falters before the wicked
is like a murky spring and a polluted well.
It is disappointing to discover that some who stood by you have fallen by the wayside. It is like the waste of good water. A spring that once gave refreshment is now spoiled and soiled. It is not only the loss of something helpful, but the introduction of something awful.
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