Clayton McDonald

The devil comes through our loved ones. The enemy can come in the disguise of a loved one, it is painful, but the Gospel does not spare us; it speaks the truth. Remember the moment Christ was telling his disciples that he was about to suffer and die. Peter, fiery, devoted, and loving, takes him aside and says, “Be merciful to yourself, Lord; lest this happen to you”~Matt. 16:22. He does this out of love, care, and the most sincere desire to protect him. And how does Christ reply? “Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me! For you are not setting your mind on God’s purposes, but on human ones”~Matt. 16:23. Peter did not know that the enemy spoke through him. He truly loved Christ, but it was this love, earthly, human, and fearing loss—that became a door. The devil does not only come through evil people; he often comes through good ones, those who love us, show compassion and care for us. The devil comes through regret, through affection, and through the fear of losing a loved one. Job has lost everything: children, property, health. Next to him is his wife, the only close person he has left. And what does she say to him in the darkest moment? “Do you still hold fast to your integrity? Curse God and die!”~Job 2:9. She is not a villain, but a suffering woman. She sees her husband's sorrow and cannot bear it. But it is through her at this moment that the one who wants to defeat Job speaks. He, however, did not break down: “You talk like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God and not turn away from evil?”~Job 2:10. He did not get angry at his wife; he did not push her away. He simply did not accept the thought that came through her. That is the lesson. Do not look at people as enemies, but discern which voice is speaking at that particular moment. This is perhaps the hardest thing of all we are talking about now, but without this skill, we are vulnerable where we least expect impact. Why does the Church rarely talk about this in detail? Because careless words on this topic give birth to suspicion of loved ones. People begin to see the enemy in men, women, and children. They begin to close off, separate, and see devilish actions where they are not. This is also a trap, and it is set by the enemy. He enjoys it when people destroy relationships out of fear of him. You should talk about it, but with love and with discernment.

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