1 John 3:8: "He
that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning.
For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy
the works of the devil." (KJV)
Everything in life has purpose. All of nature that God spoke
into existence has purpose. Mankind
which God spoke into existence has purpose. Without water all living
things will die. Without animals and vegetation, there would not be food to
eat. Without mankind, God would not have a place of habitation - for He dwells
in you. (Ephesians 2:22) "In whom ye
also are builded together for a habitation of God through the Spirit."
Let’s take a look at the latter part of 1 John 3:8: "For
this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of
the devil." God sent his Son Jesus to destroy the works of
the devil. What are his works? Evil. "The thief cometh not, but for to
steal, and to kill, and to destroy."
He wants to steal your joy
and your mind. He wants to kill you and your influence, and he wants to destroy
everything and everyone who represents the name of Christ.