The Devil’s Tactics to Deceive the Youth
I asked AI this question earlier, “If you were the devil, how would you stop the youth from following Jesus?” This is the response I got.
If I were the devil and my goal was to stop young people from following Jesus, I would use subtle and strategic methods to distract, deceive, and discourage them. Here’s how I would go about it:
1. Distraction
Keep them constantly entertained with social media, video games, and endless scrolling so they never take time to think deeply about life, faith, or their purpose.
Make them busy with school, sports, and social obligations so they feel they have no time for prayer, Bible reading, or church.
Encourage a culture of instant gratification where they crave quick fixes instead of lasting spiritual growth.
2. Deception
Convince them that truth is relative, and that Christianity is just one option among many, making Jesus seem unnecessary.
Promote the idea that the Bible is outdated, irrelevant, or full of contradictions.
Make them believe that being “a good person” is enough, so they see no need for Jesus or salvation.
Push progressive ideologies that distort biblical teachings, making them think they can redefine morality however they please.
3. Doubt
Introduce scepticism about God’s existence by glorifying atheism and agnosticism as more “intellectual.”
Make them question God’s goodness by pointing out suffering and injustice in the world.
Use negative experiences with hypocritical Christians to convince them that all believers are fake.
4. Division
Cause conflicts in churches so young people see disunity and want nothing to do with faith.
Make them think church is boring, judgmental, or irrelevant so they stop attending.
Keep Christian youth isolated from each other so they don’t find strength in community.
5. Desensitization
Normalize sinful behaviour through music, movies, and influencers so they no longer see sin as dangerous.
Make casual Christianity acceptable, where they say they believe but never fully commit to following Christ.
Encourage them to prioritize self over God, promoting messages like “follow your heart” instead of “follow Jesus.”
6. Discouragement
Convince them that they are too sinful, too broken, or too unworthy for God’s love.
Make them feel alone in their faith, like no one else truly believes.
Whisper that they are too young to make a difference or that their faith isn’t strong enough.
The battle is real and God is greater. Thankfully, Jesus has already defeated the enemy.
