False Christian teachings, trends….
Brooks identified 8 devices of Satan to keep saints sad and doubting…. These 8 are below, with only a few ‘remedies.’ He supplied a minimum of 4 remedies with each device, but those were not pasted in to keep the post at an acceptable length. Links to the Kindle and book versions of Brooks’ work are linked; as is a 10-part audio-book reading of his book.
The following are the 12 DEVICES that Satan uses to draw the soul to sin. I included no REMEDIES that Brooks noted in his book, but wanted readers to know these such that they might be moved to read his book. Usually, Brooks provided 4 – 8 remedies about each device, in a few cases, more. Also, part of the table of contents is herein: Satan’s DEVICES to keep souls from holy duties; DEVICES to keep saints in sad condition; DEVICES to destroy and ensnare; Five more of Satan’s DEVICES; Seven characteristics of false teachers; Six propositions concerning Satan and his devices; and, Conclusion: ten special helps and rules
This post contains an audio book reading of the first two of Satan’s “devices” and two of the four remedies for each device. There is also text from the Kindle version so you can follow along, as recommended on the intro portion of this video series (not included in this post). Included is a link to the entire series for interested readers.
In the following brief video, Dr. Jeff Mayfield explains these two points and more, through the lens of fellowship; from a book by Wilhelmus à Brakel,
The three 5 minute videos below are succinct and very useful overviews by Dr. Jeff Mayfield from the writings of Thomas Brooks: Precious Remedies Against