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Solomon prayed for God to forgive him and render according to all his ways.
Solomon prayed for God to forgive him and render according to all his ways.
True (A)
God is the only one who knows the hearts of all the sons of men.
God is the only one who knows the hearts of all the sons of men.
True (A)
Satan is omniscient and omnipresent.
Satan is omniscient and omnipresent.
False (B)
Satan knew what Job's heart and thoughts were in Job 1 and 2.
Satan knew what Job's heart and thoughts were in Job 1 and 2.
Satan put into Judas' heart to betray Christ in John 13 verse 2.
Satan put into Judas' heart to betray Christ in John 13 verse 2.
Ananias' heart was filled with truth by Satan in Acts 5 and verse 3.
Ananias' heart was filled with truth by Satan in Acts 5 and verse 3.
The Word of God judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
The Word of God judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Christ knew what his opponents were guessing in Mark 2 verse 8.
Christ knew what his opponents were guessing in Mark 2 verse 8.
The incarnate Christ did not know what his opponents were reasoning in their hearts.
The incarnate Christ did not know what his opponents were reasoning in their hearts.
The story of the lying spirit in 1 Kings 22 is a possibility for today.
The story of the lying spirit in 1 Kings 22 is a possibility for today.
According to scripture, Satan is the one who knows our thoughts and motives.
According to scripture, Satan is the one who knows our thoughts and motives.
Dr. Pettigrew and Dr. Mayhew are authors of books about Satan's involvement in human thoughts.
Dr. Pettigrew and Dr. Mayhew are authors of books about Satan's involvement in human thoughts.
The Bible provides a clear and definitive description of Satan's involvement in human thoughts.
The Bible provides a clear and definitive description of Satan's involvement in human thoughts.
God knows everything about us, including our thoughts and intentions.
God knows everything about us, including our thoughts and intentions.
The Bible says that Satan is all-knowing and all-seeing.
The Bible says that Satan is all-knowing and all-seeing.
The author consulted with multiple experts to gain a better understanding of Satan's involvement in human thoughts.
The author consulted with multiple experts to gain a better understanding of Satan's involvement in human thoughts.
The Bible does not provide any information about God's knowledge of human thoughts and intentions.
The Bible does not provide any information about God's knowledge of human thoughts and intentions.
Satan is able to read people's minds and know their deepest thoughts and desires.
Satan is able to read people's minds and know their deepest thoughts and desires.
The author is unsure about whether Satan can know one's thoughts.
The author is unsure about whether Satan can know one's thoughts.
Only God is capable of knowing the depths of a person's being.
Only God is capable of knowing the depths of a person's being.
The Spirit said it would entice David to take a census of the people.
The Spirit said it would entice David to take a census of the people.
Dr. Mayhu wrote an article about true prophets and the Holy Spirit.
Dr. Mayhu wrote an article about true prophets and the Holy Spirit.
The Bible warns that Satan can read hearts and minds.
The Bible warns that Satan can read hearts and minds.
All false teaching is the doctrine of demons.
All false teaching is the doctrine of demons.
The Lord told the Spirit to entice Ahab's prophets.
The Lord told the Spirit to entice Ahab's prophets.
Demon possession is a possibility for the prophets enticed by the Spirit.
Demon possession is a possibility for the prophets enticed by the Spirit.
Satan moved David to take a census of the people, but David was not held accountable for it.
Satan moved David to take a census of the people, but David was not held accountable for it.
The passage explains the mechanics of how Satan moved David to take a census.
The passage explains the mechanics of how Satan moved David to take a census.
The passage states that some false teaching is demonic and some is natural.
The passage states that some false teaching is demonic and some is natural.
The passage implies that Satan's power is limited to possessing individuals.
The passage implies that Satan's power is limited to possessing individuals.
Satan can do anything without God's permission.
Satan can do anything without God's permission.
The sovereignty of God allows Satan to do whatever he wants.
The sovereignty of God allows Satan to do whatever he wants.
Philosophy and empty deception can lead people away from Christ.
Philosophy and empty deception can lead people away from Christ.
Man can find satisfaction in a worldview based on human philosophies.
Man can find satisfaction in a worldview based on human philosophies.
The Bible teaches that man can know the hearts of men.
The Bible teaches that man can know the hearts of men.
Satan is the god of this world and blinds the minds of men to the gospel.
Satan is the god of this world and blinds the minds of men to the gospel.
Satan is omnipresent and can be everywhere at once.
Satan is omnipresent and can be everywhere at once.
The Bible teaches that Satan knows the hearts and thoughts of men.
The Bible teaches that Satan knows the hearts and thoughts of men.
Man can choose to follow the teachings of men or the Word of God to form their worldview.
Man can choose to follow the teachings of men or the Word of God to form their worldview.
The text suggests that people can be possessed by demons, but it's not clear if that's the case.
The text suggests that people can be possessed by demons, but it's not clear if that's the case.
Study Notes
Satan's Involvement in Human Thoughts
- Only God knows our thoughts, motives, and intentions (1 Kings 8:39, Psalm 139:1-4, Luke 16:15)
- Satan is not omniscient or omnipresent, unlike God
- Satan cannot read our hearts and minds like God can
Examples of Satan's Involvement
- Satan put into Judas' heart to betray Christ (John 13:2)
- Satan filled Ananias' heart to lie against the Spirit (Acts 5:3)
- Satan moved David to take a census of the people, but David was held accountable for the deed (1 Chronicles 21:1, 2 Samuel 24:1-2)
Limitations of Satan's Power
- Satan is not omnipresent and cannot be everywhere at once
- Satan does not have the power to read our minds or hearts like God does
- Satan's power is limited, and he requires permission from God to act (Job 1-2)
False Teaching and Demons
- Some false teaching comes from demons (1 Timothy 4:1, James 3:13-16)
- Not all false teaching is demonic, as humans can come up with perverse and erroneous ideas on their own
- Demons can use false teaching to direct the hearts and minds of sinful men in the wrong direction
The Sovereignty of God
- God is sovereign and allows false teaching to come, but this does not define the dynamic of Satan's involvement
- Satan cannot do anything without God's permission (Job 1-2)
- The sovereignty of God is a given, and Satan's actions are subject to God's permission
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Explore the concept of Satan's involvement in human thoughts and explore biblical interpretations. Discover the dynamic of his involvement and more.
