If the Devil Gave It to You... It'll Take You Down

Main message: Satan fell from heaven and now seeks to drag people downward, but following God's ways should lift believers up—salvation and obedience should improve your life, not make it worse.

Key points:

• Satan was an angelic being (over music/worship) who was cast out of heaven and has been "down" ever since.
• His pattern is to take whatever he touches downward; holding on to what the devil gives leads to a downward spiral.
• God's instructions and Jesus should produce an upgrade in your life—better thoughts, habits, speech, and behavior.
• If you remain unchanged after salvation (same thoughts, habits, language), you are listening to the devil.
• The way of life in God builds up rather than tears down.

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