𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗡’𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗬: 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗜𝗡 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗟 & 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗘𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗜𝗥𝗗

SATAN’S STRATEGY: MAKING SIN NORMAL & RIGHTEOUSNESS WEIRD

INTRODUCTION

From Eden to the end times, Satan’s strategy has never changed. He does not usually attack with open hatred—but with subtle deception. In the Dispensation of Grace, his primary battlefield is the mind of believers (2 Cor. 11:3). His goal is simple: normalize sin, mock righteousness, and isolate those who walk with God. If we do not rightly divide the Word of Truth, we will follow the crowd down the wrong path.

THE PLOT OF DECEPTION

Satan works through lies, not force.

A. Deceptive Beginnings – “Yea, hath God said?” (Gen. 3:1)

B. Distorted Beliefs – Truth is twisted into half-truths (2 Cor. 4:4)

C. Darkened Minds – Unbelief blinds understanding (Eph. 4:18)

Verses: Genesis 3:1; 2 Corinthians 4:4

THE PROCESS OF NORMALIZATION

Sin becomes acceptable through repetition.

A. Repeated Exposure – Sin loses its shock (Rom. 1:32)

B. Rebranded Evil – Evil called good (Isa. 5:20)

C. Relaxed Conscience – Sensitivity to sin fades (1 Tim. 4:2)

Verses: Romans 1:32; Isaiah 5:20

THE PRESSURE OF THE PATH

The majority is often wrong.

A. Crowded Way – Many walk the broad road (Matt. 7:13)

B. Comfortable Compromise – Following culture over Christ (Gal. 1:10)

C. Conforming Conduct – Pressured to fit in (Rom. 12:2)

Verses: Matthew 7:13; Romans 12:2

THE PERSECUTION OF PURITY

Righteousness becomes strange.

A. Mocked Morality – Godliness ridiculed (2 Tim. 3:12)

B. Social Isolation – Walking alone with God (John 15:18–19)

C. Spiritual Separation – Called “weird” for truth (1 Pet. 4:4)

Verses: 2 Timothy 3:12; 1 Peter 4:4

THE PROGRAM OF CONFORMITY

Satan reshapes thinking before behavior.

A. Media Manipulation – World shapes values (Col. 2:8)

B. Moral Confusion – No absolutes (Judg. 21:25)

C. Mind Control – Strongholds built in thoughts (2 Cor. 10:3–5)

Verses: Colossians 2:8; 2 Corinthians 10:5

THE PURPOSE OF DISTRACTION

Keep believers busy but not biblical.

A. Activity Without Authority – Religious but powerless (2 Tim. 3:5)

B. Entertainment Over Edification – Tickling ears (2 Tim. 4:3)

C. Emotion Over Exposition – Feelings over facts (Jer. 17:9)

Verses: 2 Timothy 3:5; 2 Timothy 4:3

THE PROTECTION OF DISCERNMENT

Truth guards the believer.

A. Renewed Mind – Think biblically (Rom. 12:2)

B. Right Division – Approved workman (2 Tim. 2:15)

C. Recognizing Lies – Testing all things (1 Thess. 5:21)

Verses: Romans 12:2; 2 Timothy 2:15

THE POWER OF DISTINCTION

God’s people must look different.

A. Peculiar People – Set apart (Titus 2:14)

B. Pilgrim Perspective – Not of this world (Phil. 3:20)

C. Pure Walk – Shining as lights (Phil. 2:15)

Verses: Titus 2:14; Philippians 2:15

THE PROMISE OF DELIVERANCE

God’s path leads to life.

A. Narrow Way – Few find it (Matt. 7:14)

B. Near Return – Christ is coming (Titus 2:13)

C. No Condemnation – Secure in Christ (Rom. 8:1)

Verses: Matthew 7:14; Titus 2:13

CONCLUSION

Satan does not need to make sin look evil—he just needs to make it look normal. And he does not need to destroy righteousness—only make it look strange. In a world marching toward darkness, the believer must walk against the flow, grounded in rightly divided truth.

CALL TO ACTION

Fill your mind with Scripture

Reject cultural lies

Stand unashamed for righteousness

Walk the narrow path, even alone

FINAL THOUGHTS

Sin spreads quietly

Truth isolates boldly

The crowd is often wrong

The narrow way is costly

Righteousness will be mocked

Truth must be defended

Minds must be renewed

Christ is our hope

It is better to look strange to the world than lost with it

“Be not deceived.” (1 Corinthians 15:33)