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No wonder, for even Satan masquerades as an angel of light.
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Evil's Primary Strategy is Deception
Commentators unanimously highlight that Satan's primary strategy is not to appear as a monstrous figure of darkness, but to disguise himself as an 'angel of light.' Scholars explain that evil presents itself as good, holy, and appealing to deceive people. This tactic was used on Eve and even on Jesus during his temptation. Therefore, Christians should not expect evil or false teaching to be obviously wicked.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And no marvel. And it is not wonderful (2 Corinthians 11:15). Since Satan himself is capable of appearing to be an angel of li…
An angel of light (αγγελον φωτος). The prince of darkness puts on the garb of light and sets the fashion for his followers in the …
19th Century
Anglican
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16th Century
Protestant
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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13th Century
Catholic
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