I remember in my teen years thinking about the constant warnings of Satan "transforming himself into an angel of light" and wondering how in the world did I stand a chance against a demon?! A demon thats had thousands of years to suss things out and trick people in various different ways without them even knowing. He led angels to rebellion. He fooled Eve. He had the audacity to tempt Jesus. And according to the WT, he'll try to lead astray the flock, even the anointed. So how does the average Joe or Jane Publisher fare in his attacks? I would always push this thought to the back of my mind but I find myself thinking of it again lately. It's not just a simple case of knowing what is good or bad because Satan would be sure to have those bases covered and make the bad appear to be good, right?
To quote The Truth that Leads to Eternal Life, page 64, para.20:
"Although false religions may appear respectable, we should realize that the Devil is like many modern-day underworld or crime leaders who hide behind a front of respectability. What more subtle way could there be for him to deceive people and get them to serve him than by using a religious front that has an outward appearance of righteousness? That the Devil would mislead people by religion that outwardly claims to serve God is shown in the Bible...."
I thought it was my own weakness and doubt in my abilities at the time but maybe I've had an underlying doubt in the Society the entire time? The constant reminders that Satan is stalking us like a lion and reading quotes from the WTS, like the above, has pretty much cured me of any religious inclinations. Has anyone else felt like me? Maybe all the warnings of Satan's tactics make it seem like we're taking on the impossible?
