"When God moves in my life, I can expect the enemy to stir up trouble to stop it."

THE ENEMY'S TACTICS TO DISRUPT GOD'S WORK (4:1-5)
v.1-3)
Tactic #1 - COMPROMISE
These men were Samaritans...
2 Kings 17:32-33

"The enemy wants to find a way into the mix of your heart & work."

If we are to do God's work, we may do it alone.
When you are set to do God's work, stand in your convictions from the start.

v.4-5)
Tactic #2 - DISCOURAGEMENT
"Going forward with God isn't easy work."

THE ENEMY'S CONTINUAL RECORD OF TELLING ON THE JEWS (4:6-24)
6-23) a broad overview of how the Samritans tried to disrupt the work of God.

9-10) They rallied powerful people of influence to their side.
Tactic #3 - PRESSURE

11-16) They brought up past failures
Tactic #4 - ACCUSATIONS & CONDEMNATIONS
"The enemy attacks with truths about our sinful failures and lies about God's power to forgive."

Revelation 12:10-11

They capitalized on the fear of losing out.
Tactic #5 - FEAR OF LOSS
"You know it's the enemy at work when lies and fear are found along the way!"

They used flattery to get what they wanted.
Tactic #6 - FLATTERY

17-22) The response of the king
23) The recourse of the enemy

"What are the effects when we believe the accusations & condemnations from the enemy? It stops the work of God in you."

Romans 8:1