Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices

At one time, he will restrain from tempting, that we may think ourselves secure, and neglect our watch. At another time he will seem to flee, that he may make us proud of the victory. At one time he will fix men's eyes on others' sins than their own, that he may puff them up. At another time he may fix their eyes more on others' graces than their o

Whatever sin the heart of man is most prone to, that the devil will help forward.

Satan loves to sail with the wind, and to suit men's temptations to their conditions and inclinations. If they be in prosperity, he will tempt them to deny God (Proverbs 30:9); if they be in adversity, he will tempt them to distrust God; if their knowledge be weak, he will tempt them to have low thoughts of God; if their conscience be tender, he wi

Christ, the Scripture, your own hearts, and Satan's devices, are the four prime things that should be first and most studied and searched.

Remedy (3). Solemnly to consider that sin will usher in the greatest and the saddest losses that can be upon our souls.

Remedy (2). Consider that sin is but a bitter sweet.

Remedy (1). First, Keep at the greatest distance from sin, and from playing with the golden bait which Satan holds forth to catch you; for this you have (Romans 12:9), "Abhor that which is evil, cleave to that which is good."

DEVICE 1: TO PRESENT THE BAIT AND HIDE THE HOOK