Gen:3:1
This is one of the major subtle ways Satan brings temptations in our lives. Asking questions about the authenticity of something which God told. Asking us to look at life through a different facet, through a different angle, in a different perspective. So that we could find joy through something else. Not that it will be the easier route to follow, but it is my way and that I am in control.
God has provided us with abounding joy, devil brings in futile means of happiness. To find happiness in my own way, my own means, which will never last.
God has provided us with unending, unconditional love. Devil brings in means to acceptance and love, may be through offering yourself for sex, so that he/she would accept you, buying things which you do not need, so that your friends would accept you. When I try to find love and acceptance in my own way, don't we realize that it is ephemeral.
God has plans to prosper us - only by submitting to His will, there is fullness of life. But we have our own passions and worldly desires which we think would give us purpose in life and fulfilment of life. Do you think movie actors or business enterpreuners are happy? Why is it that missionaries who can hardly meet their ends, be more joyous than the pompous richest people on the earth?
Whenever there is a question in your mind regarding God or His ways, you can be sure that it is not from Him, but His enemy.
Beware!
James:4:7 Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
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