THE BIBLE AND THE ACCUSER OF BRETHREN

PROF. BEN ONYEUKWU (REV.)

NCE (English); Dip (Computer Studies); ND/HD (Journalism); Dip, BA (Theology) MA, PhD.

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 THE BIBLE AND THE ACCUSER OF BRETHREN

Presented by: Nightengale Ben-Onyeukwu

Devotional Text: Rev. 12:10

INTRODUCTION:

According to the Holy Scripture, Satan is “the accuser of our brethren”. In keeping with this biblical truth, David J. Stewart remarks that Satan does not accuse the sinful world, or the haters of GOD. He does not accuse the rejecters of CHRIST and blasphemers. He equally does not accuse humanists, witches, liberals, false prophets and modernists...but accuses Christians, that is, the born again, referred to as “our brethren”. And so, when the ungodly or sinners accuse others, they manifest the character of their father, the devil, who is “the accuser of our brethren”. To this end, Steve Wallace cautions that one thinks soberly before blasting off charges against anyone or believing any accusations made by someone, but rather learns to make assessment and comments on people based on the fruits of their lives, and not on accusations they have heard, {Matt. 7:20; Gal. 2:14}.

GENERAL REMARKS

(1)       Satan is the accuser of brethren, as well as the mastermind of every accusation(Rev. 12:10)

(2)       One who pedals accusations works in collaboration with Satan and his demonic kingdom (vs. 10)

(3)       Accusations can be based on truth, half-truth or outright falsehood, and they all are the handiwork of Satan, {vs. 10}

(4)       Accusations stem from fault-finding spirit, and fault-finding is the devil’s stock in trade, which the believer should

avoid, {vs. 10}

THE ACCUSER OF BRETHREN AND HIS ACCUSATION

In the words of D. Roberts D. D., an accuser is not necessarily an enemy, a friend may be an accuser; but his relationship depends on the object of his accusation. If his intention is to harass and vex, then, he is an enemy, but if his design is to reform, then, he is indeed a friend. But Satan “the accuser of our brethren”, {Rev. 12:10} is never a friend, but a constant enemy, who constantly accuses our Christian brethren before GOD, and all those who engage in false accusations act as such, {2 Tim. 3:3}. In this connection, the Holy Scripture admonishes the believer to be of holy behaviour, instead of false accuser {Titus 2:3}.  And so, the Christian believer should learn to  be loving and friendly when an accusation turn out to be true, and like JESUS seek ways of helping the accused out of the problem, instead of condemning him, {see John 8:3-11}. By this, therefore, this lesson further opines that:

(i)        Satan is indeed the accuser of our brethren and the mastermind of every accusation, (Rev. 12:10;John 8:3-6)

(ii)      He often plots the downfall of people in order to accuse them, (vs. 6)

(iii)     In most cases he bring up false accusations against the people of GOD in an attempt to destroy or bring them down,

(Acts 25:17-18)

THE ACCUSER OF BRETHREN AND THE ACCUSED

The accused is someone, one claims has done something wrong. According to the Webster English Dictionary, “to accuse” is “to charge with or declare that one has committed a crime”. In the Holy Scripture, Job serves as a good example of the accused. Though, a good man, as GOD HIMSELF testifies, yet Satan accused him without recourse. In the same way, Satan induces people to accuse others. Biblically speaking, Job’s brethren accused him falsely, {4:7-8}. The Pharisees toed the same path against our LORD and BLESSED SAVIOUR, JESUS CHRIST, {Matt. 12:22-24}. Furthermore, in the words of Steve Wallace, “among the sins characteristic of the “last days” is that some will be false accusers { 2 Tim. 3:2}, which indicates that anyone, believer or non-believer could be a “false accuser” where Satan is allowed to have his way. In line with the foregoing, this lesson equally establishes the biblical truth that:

(i)        A good or innocent fellow could be accused falsely, (Job 4:7-8)

(ii)      False accusation is not new to the Christian faith, (Matt. 12:22-24)

(iii)     The accused Christian should always ensure that accusations against him remains false,  (Acts 25:13-18)

ETERNAL REWARD OF FALSE ACCUSERS

Eternal reward of false accusers cannot be well explained, if the biblical expression which stresses that King Darius commanded and they brought those men who accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions, them, their children, and their wives, and the lions had mastery of them, and broke all their bones in pieces... {Daniel 6:24} is not cited, as the Scripture brings to the fore, the devastating danger which awaits those who, with Satan, engage in false accusation. And, be informed that Satan, who is the prime accuser of our brethren is already drafted to hell, and, no doubt, those who share the same propensity with him will definitely share the same fate, {see Rev. 20:10; 21:8}. Based on the above assertion, please note that:

(i)        False accusers are lairs who will definitely have their part in the lake of fire, (Rev. 21:8)

(ii)      They are part of those who love and make a lie that would not be allowed into the Kingdom of Heaven, (22:15)

(iii)     Lying tendency, which is the nature of the devil {John 8:44} is what stirs up false accusation {2 Tim. 3:3}, and                              

 leads to eternal destruction, {Rev. 21:8}.

In conclusion, once again notice that Satan is “the accuser of our brethren” {Rev.12:10}, as well as the brain behind all who accuse others falsely, {2 Tim. 3:3}, and this, should be avoided. Notice, also that false accusation has negative consequences on earth {Dan 6:24}, and carries eternal punishment hereafter, {Rev.21:8}. NOW, YOU KNOW!

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