40 Important Bible Verses About Satan’s Distractions

In our very busy life that is filled with so many troubles, pains and sufferings, we can easily get caught with one or two distractions from the enemy. There is a popular saying that says, “when Satan can not get you, he distracts you”. This saying is applicable to our lives as Christians. Most times when the enemy who is our adversary tries to get us, but fails countless times, then picks up distraction as a tool to get us off track. As Christians, who are not just living our lives the way we want, it is imperative we get rooted in the word of God, meditating it always, so that we can overcome the devil and his numerous distractions and temptations. It is important for us to note that Satan wants to keep us distracted with things so that we will loose focus on God and on the things that are profitable to our souls, thereby preventing us from living a fulfilled life in Christ. Let us continually look unto Jesus who is the author and finisher of faith. In this blog, we will be exploring some Bible verses that will keep us from falling into Satan’s distractions.

The devil tries to distract us in so many ways using different things. One of the ways the devil distracts us is through discouragement. He tries to discourage us from forging ahead in our Christian journey, pointing out our failures, sins and the things we lack, and when we give heed to these discouragements, he takes over our minds and gradually we will stop recounting on God’s blessings. The devil also uses financial constraints to keep us out of the way, but the good news is that we can always overcome the devil and his vices. One way we can turn blind eye to the enemy’s distractions and over come him is by being thankful. Thanksgiving revives our hope and faith in God, that no matter the situation we find ourselves, we will always come out strong.

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What Does The Bible Say Satan’s Distractions?    

Jesus admonishes us in different Chapters and verses in the scripture to beware of the devil’s distractions  and encouraging us to keep our faith intact and submit to God at all times and in all things.

1 Corinthians 10:13 “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it”. Here, Christ lets us understand that every distraction and temptations that comes our way is common to mankind, and he clearly stated that God will never allow allow a temptation that is bigger than us to come our way. In other words, it means that whatever distraction we are faced with, we should always bear it in mind that God is aware of it and we have been given the power to come out it.

James 4:7 “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you”. James speaking to us here, tells us to submit ourselves fully to God and in doing so, we will be able to resist the devil. Distractions and temptations are challenges that we must encounter on our path to righteousness. Above all, let us diligently guard our hearts, because the devil begins his attract through the mind.

Bible Verses About Satan’s Distractions

1. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. – 1 Peter 5:8
2. Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. – James 4:7
3. And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. – 2 Corinthians 11:14
4. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. – Ephesians 6:11
5. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. – John 10:10
6. Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. – Matthew 4:1-11
7. And that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will. – 2 Timothy 2:26
8. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. – Colossians 3:2
9. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. – Matthew 6:13
10. The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. – 2 Corinthians 4:4
11. We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one. – 1 John 5:19
12. No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. – 1 Corinthians 10:13
13. Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. – Psalm 119:37
14. You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. – John 8:44
15. But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. – 2 Thessalonians 3:3
16. Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. – Proverbs 4:25
17. Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. – Matthew 26:41
18. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. – 1 John 2:16
19. I will not look with approval on anything that is vile. I hate what faithless people do; I will have no part in it. – Psalm 101:3
20. I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. – Romans 16:17
21. You were running a good race. Who cut in on you to keep you from obeying the truth? – Galatians 5:7
22. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. – Philippians 4:8
23. The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. – 1 Timothy 4:1
24. I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but that you may live in a right way in undivided devotion to the Lord. – 1 Corinthians 7:35
25. The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful. – Matthew 13:22
26. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. – Hebrews 12:1
27. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age. – Titus 2:12
28. Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. – Psalm 34:14
29. Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. – Romans 8:5
30. 1But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. – Timothy 6:11

Bible Verses About Overcoming Satan’s Distractions

1.  But all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life, the lure of wealth, and the desire for other things, so no fruit is produced. – Mark 4:19
2. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. – 1 Peter 5:8-9
3. Jesus said to him, ‘Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only. – Matthew 4:10 
4. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. – 2 Corinthians 10:5
5. Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil. – Proverbs 4:25-27
6. Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. – Psalm 55:22
7. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. – Romans 12:2
8. In which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. – Ephesians 2:2
9.  Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. – 2 Timothy 2:22
10. Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. – Proverbs 16:3