And no marvel; for Satan himself is
transformed into an angel of light.
2 Corinthians 11:14
Sometimes I will receive a letter from a stranger...
transformed into an angel of light.
2 Corinthians 11:14
Sometimes I will receive a letter from a stranger...
My criminal past, combined with my story of redemption, somehow draws people to me. So it was of no surprise when I received a letter from a man who, while acknowledging what Christ has done in my life, has taken issue with what I wrote in past journal entries concerning The Satanic Bible.
I think many would be surprised to know such a book exists. And quite frankly, I am not comfortable even mentioning it. I fear it may stir someone’s curiosity, and they would try to obtain a copy for themselves, but there are times when as a Christian I must face the Devil head-on, and this is such a time.
The Satanic Bible was authored by celebrity satanist, Anton Zandor LaVey. LaVey, now deceased, was the founder of the official church of Satan in America. Yes, there really is such an organization. LaVey started it during the “hippy” era of the 1960s. His bible was first published in 1967, I believe. While my own contact with it was in the 1970s.
As one who had become entangled in satanic things in the past, in addition to telling others about the life-changing gospel of my Lord Jesus Christ, I have also sensed the call to warn those who may be involved in various forms of the occult. This includes those who worship Lucifer and seek to promote his teachings.
Interestingly, there are as many variations of satanism as there are denominations in Christendom. Not all satanists are the same. Some say it’s only a lifestyle. While others state they do not believe in a literal Devil, but many of satanism’s practitioners do believe in his existence. Yet the power that lurks behind the occult in all its forms, including witchcraft and satanism, is real. It is deceptive and deadly. Practicing such things, even in ignorance, can bring harm to a person.
The writer of the letter, however, which I have since replied to, claims to like Anton LaVey’s publication. He says the Satanic Bible has helped with his emotional and intellectual development. He believes himself to be a better person because of it.
But not withstanding his glowing views about the Devil’s bible, my Christian Bible clearly warns its readers that Satan can disguise himself as an “angel of light.” In other words, he is the proverbial “wolf in sheep’s clothing.”
The Devil is devious. He’s an expert at making bad things appear to be good, and dangerous things as being harmless. As it clearly states in the Holy Bible, Satan’s ultimate agenda is to “steal, kill, and destroy” (John 10:10). In the Scriptures, he’s portrayed as a “roaring lion.” God’s word warns the reader, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8).
D.B.
I think many would be surprised to know such a book exists. And quite frankly, I am not comfortable even mentioning it. I fear it may stir someone’s curiosity, and they would try to obtain a copy for themselves, but there are times when as a Christian I must face the Devil head-on, and this is such a time.
The Satanic Bible was authored by celebrity satanist, Anton Zandor LaVey. LaVey, now deceased, was the founder of the official church of Satan in America. Yes, there really is such an organization. LaVey started it during the “hippy” era of the 1960s. His bible was first published in 1967, I believe. While my own contact with it was in the 1970s.
As one who had become entangled in satanic things in the past, in addition to telling others about the life-changing gospel of my Lord Jesus Christ, I have also sensed the call to warn those who may be involved in various forms of the occult. This includes those who worship Lucifer and seek to promote his teachings.
Interestingly, there are as many variations of satanism as there are denominations in Christendom. Not all satanists are the same. Some say it’s only a lifestyle. While others state they do not believe in a literal Devil, but many of satanism’s practitioners do believe in his existence. Yet the power that lurks behind the occult in all its forms, including witchcraft and satanism, is real. It is deceptive and deadly. Practicing such things, even in ignorance, can bring harm to a person.
The writer of the letter, however, which I have since replied to, claims to like Anton LaVey’s publication. He says the Satanic Bible has helped with his emotional and intellectual development. He believes himself to be a better person because of it.
But not withstanding his glowing views about the Devil’s bible, my Christian Bible clearly warns its readers that Satan can disguise himself as an “angel of light.” In other words, he is the proverbial “wolf in sheep’s clothing.”
The Devil is devious. He’s an expert at making bad things appear to be good, and dangerous things as being harmless. As it clearly states in the Holy Bible, Satan’s ultimate agenda is to “steal, kill, and destroy” (John 10:10). In the Scriptures, he’s portrayed as a “roaring lion.” God’s word warns the reader, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8).
D.B.
