What does Satan know or not know about us?

[Elisabeth]

This question has come up more than once in my small group. There is disagreement (or at least uncertainty) about what Satan does and does not know about us individually, and what he can and cannot hear.

For example, one person is afraid that if she prays out loud, Satan will hear it and use it against her. (I don't agree).

Another person says that it is not possible for Satan to know our "thoughts."

Another person says that when we pray in tongues (not speaking in tongues, rather praying to God in tongues), Satan cannot understand it.

Personally, while I do not believe Satan is omniscient or omnipresent like God, I do not take his power for granted and I don't assume anything. I figure he has access to me, no matter what.

The more important thing, is that God is greater, and that through the Holy Spirit, we have power over Satan ... but we don't claim it or use it unfortunately.

Any one else have anything Scriptural I can share with my friends?

Thank you.

[M45510G1C]

You friends should stop worrying about what the adversary can to against them and worry more about what they can do for G-d and what G-d can do for them. This sort of worrying only gives power to the enemy. I've been there, done that and I call tell ya; it ain't healthy.

[halifaxchristian]

Dido...tell your friends that Satan is powerful, not all-knowing or ever-present (though many of his demons are), and crafty...but defeated.

God bless.

[Scarletprayers]

satan does not know everything, nor can he do anything he wants. He did not know where the body of Moses was buried, and he had to abide by God's wants in his dealings with Job.

[Christ's Free Servant]

There are many Biblical examples that show the extent of the power of Satan, but what it really comes down to, as in the story of Job, is that Satan has no power over us other than what God gives him, and but that the Lord will give us the grace to handle whatever Satan throws our way.

In the story of Peter, the Lord told Peter that Satan desired to "sift him as wheat," but the Lord was praying for him that his faith would not fail, even though he knew it would. In the story of Paul, the Lord allowed Satan to torment Paul in his flesh and Paul pleaded with the Lord 3 times to take it away. The Lord's answer was that his grace was sufficient.

So, I would not worry about whether or not Satan can hear you or read your thoughts, though I do not personally believe he can read your thoughts, because Satan is not going to be able to do anything to you but what God has allowed it for a purpose. Always remember that God is in control. He is Sovereign above all. And, just put your trust in him and focus on him.

[Joy in the Journey]

Dido...tell your friends that Satan is powerful, not all-knowing or ever-present (though many of his demons are), and crafty...but defeated. 

God bless.

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Satan is the most powerful fallen angel- he's not the "ruler" of 'hell' per se ( there are no "rulers" ), but he still is the most powerful being God created- I'm not sure what you mean by "though many of his demons are" in context to being all-knowing and ever-present. Only God is all-knowing and ever-present- no created being is. What do you mean ?

Tim

[Can Do (Phil 4:13)]

Dido...tell your friends that Satan is powerful, not all-knowing or ever-present (though many of his demons are), and crafty...but defeated.

[halifaxchristian]

Dido...tell your friends that Satan is powerful, not all-knowing or ever-present (though many of his demons are), and crafty...but defeated.

[DaBronx]

I once heard that satan cannot read our thoughts, does not know the future and that he can only be at one place at a time (is NOT omnipresent)

I heard that his many, many demons (the fallen angels) are everywhere and that satan "assigns" these demons to run around and do his will...

I tend to believe this theory as I believe satan himself is probably quite busy in the Middle Eastern/Isreali area as I'm sure he knows his days are numbered and personally I believe the Antichrist has already been born...

I heard that his demons get to know us pretty well (staying with us for all of our lives) therefore giving them the knowledge that they need in order to tempt us, lead us to sin, and keep us away from God...

This is why it is satan's most controlling, deceitful, tactic to make us believe that we are weak and unworthy and that God could not possibly love us since it is the only time we might not feel that having been given The Holy Spirit and in Jesus' name we are able to rebuke him and send him running.

WE HAVE TO KNOW, BROTHERS AND SISTERS THAT AS CHILDREN OF THE LIVING GOD WE HAVE POWER OVER SATAN, HIS DEMONS, AND ANYONE OR ANYTHING HE SENDS OUR WAY!

So, don't be afraid... We have absolutely no reason to...and don't waste your time giving him much thought, he's already lost his battle...Understand who he is and what he does and...

Keep your eyes focused on Jesus and you will never fall!

[halifaxchristian]

I once heard that satan cannot read our thoughts, does not know the future and that he can only be at one place at a time (is NOT omnipresent)

I heard that his many, many demons (the fallen angels) are everywhere and that satan "assigns" these demons to run around and do his will...

I tend to believe this theory as I believe satan himself is probably quite busy in the Middle Eastern/Isreali area as I'm sure he knows his days are numbered and personally I believe the Antichrist has already been born...

I heard that his demons get to know us pretty well (staying with us for all of our lives) therefore giving them the knowledge that they need in order to tempt us, lead us to sin, and keep us away from God...

This is why it is satan's most controlling, deceitful, tactic to make us believe that we are weak and unworthy and that God could not possibly love us since it is the only time we might not feel that having been given The Holy Spirit and in Jesus' name we are able to rebuke him and send him running.

WE HAVE TO KNOW, BROTHERS AND SISTERS THAT AS CHILDREN OF THE LIVING GOD WE HAVE POWER OVER SATAN, HIS DEMONS, AND ANYONE OR ANYTHING HE SENDS OUR WAY!

So, don't be afraid... We have absolutely no reason to...and don't waste your time giving him much thought, he's already lost his battle...Understand who he is and what he does and...

Keep your eyes focused on Jesus and you will never fall! 

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Amen brother...however, I do believe that sometimes God allows Satan and his demons to tempt us even after we have rebuked them in the name of Jesus. Although we still have the victory, I believe that God allows Satan to test us sometimes and allows extended periods of assault by the enemy. Just because we say...go away Satan in Jesus' name...it doesn't mean that he will go right away. Perhaps God has a purpose for such attacks that are beyond the believers immediate perceptions. It does not mean that Satan will not go, or does not have to go, or is not defeated...but rather, that God is trying us as fine gold and silver. God bless.