4 Ways We are Often Wrong about How Satan Works

Abby McDonald

Author, Speaker, Writing Coach
Updated Jun 04, 2026

Often, I believe we fall for Satan’s schemes because we don’t recognize them for what they are. Instead, we focus on the distraction. We look at the troubles multiplying around us and try to control the situation instead of coming to the One who can actually help us. And this is exactly what our enemy wants. Here are four ways we are often wrong about how Satan works: https://www.ibelieve.com/faith/ways-we-are-often-wrong-about-how-satan-works.html

Abby McDonaldAbby McDonald is an author, speaker, and writing coach with a passion for helping women get unstuck and respond to God’s voice in faith. Her books, Shift and Surrendering Certainty, are part of her mission to empower believers to not only discern God’s voice but respond to Him with courage. Abby writes regularly for Proverbs 31 Ministries’ daily devotions team, and her work has been featured in numerous publications. As a certified writing coach, she encourages women to pursue their God-given dreams and loves to teach at writing conferences each year. Abby lives with her husband, three children, and a rotten black lab in the mountains of western Maryland. Sign up for Abby’s free 5 Days to Unstuck Challenge to help you break free from patterns of insecurity and regret. You can also connect with her on her website and on Instagram.

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