Devil Quote by Oswald Chambers
“Satan does not tempt us just to make us do wrong things- he tempts us to make us lose what God has put into us through regeneration, namely, the possibility of being of value to God.”
About This Quote
Source Book: My Utmost for by Oswald Chambers, 1924
Temptation aims to erode the spiritual gifts God gave, not merely to cause sin.
In simple terms: Temptation tries to steal our God-given value.
Key Takeaway
Guard your regenerated gifts against temptation.
Themes
spirituality
temptation
value
regeneration
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
devotional
theological
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church counseling
- spiritual formation
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual warfare
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when temptation threatens your spiritual gifts?
- What practices protect your sense of value to God?
A Different Perspective
Temptation can also strengthen character if resisted.
![“Satan is a "roaring lion, [who] walketh about, seeking whom he may devour." And he will devour us unless we "put on the whole armour [or power] of God, that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." (See 1 Peter 5 and Ephesians 6)” quote by Sheri L. Dew](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d1/sheri-l-dew-3826_able_satan-is-a-roaring-lion-who-walketh-abou_752842.jpg)
