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 Satan is an accuser.  In fact, the very word translated “devil” (diabolos) in the New Testament literally means accuser (bolos meaning “to throw” and dia meaning “through” or “at”).  The devil accuses, maligns, and slanders.  This is his “M.O.”  This is his self-proclaimed job description.  This is what he loves to do.  He especially delights in bringing accusations against God’s children – devilishly trying to undermine their confidence in God’s sovereign power and grace.  Satan takes great pleasure in bringing up past (forgiven) sins, in an attempt to cause Christians to needlessly wallow in guilt and shame.  However, not all of Satan’s accusations are false.  Although the devil is a chronic liar and deceiver, he will use anything at his disposal to derail, deceive, or dishearten the faith and faithfulness of Christians.