Anxiety is an Method Satan Uses Against Us

Satan seeks to incite anxiety to undermine the mindset of believers and manipulate them into acting independently from God. The Devil’s objective is to divide the minds of believers, thereby distracting them from their identity in Christ. Since he employs circumstances and individuals to provoke anxiety, believers are instructed to put on the full armor of God to prevent giving Satan an opportunity (Ephesians 6:10–18). Satan is portrayed as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8). Through this roar, he intends to instill anxiety and fear. Therefore, believers are encouraged to cast their anxiety upon God, who provides strength through His Son, enabling them to stand firm against Satan by donning the full armor of God when anxiety arises (1 Peter 5:7).