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b'Have you ever been deceived? Confused, lied to, twisted around, and pulled into a pit of despair? We all have. Deception is one of the enemy\\u2019s favorite tactics.\\nThe devil is \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153the father of lies\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d (John 8:44). He tells us we aren\\u2019t good enough\\u2014that God couldn\\u2019t possibly love us. He uses the world\\u2019s voices to shout lies: \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153Make straight As at school, join every club that will have you, and dress like a model\\u2014then you\\u2019ll be worth something.\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d\\nWe start to believe these lies and pursue popularity, good grades, and trophies above all else. We forget that true value comes from Jesus, our Creator and the One who has already done everything needed for us to be in relationship with Him (Ephesians 2:8-9).\\nThe good news? God\\u2019s truth protects us from the devil\\u2019s lies. In Ephesians, the apostle Paul uses armor to describe the way that truth protects us: it reminds us of all we have in Jesus. As Christians, we are called to wear \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153truth like a belt\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d (Ephesians 6:14). Just like no Roman soldier would go to battle half-dressed, we can\\u2019t fight the devil\\u2019s lies if we aren\\u2019t clothed in God\\u2019s truth. The truth of the good news of Jesus is our protection, our shield, and our sword in the midst of any struggle. When we know Jesus, no lie can separate us from God\\u2019s immense love for us (Romans 8:38-39).\\nIf you know Jesus, talk with Him about lies you\\u2019re dealing with. Ask Him to replace the lies with His truth. Trust His Holy Spirit to show you what lies you are believing and to lead you to the truth of God\\u2019s Word. Jesus is the One who can drown out the enemy\\u2019s lies. \\u2022 Sharon Rene\\n\\u2022 What lies do you believe about yourself? Write them down and give them to God. \\n\\u2022 Can you think of truths from the Bible that refute these lies? \\n\\u2022 If you can\\u2019t find a Bible passage to refute a lie you\\u2019re believing, who is a trusted Christian in your life\\u2014such as a camp counselor or pastor\\u2014who can help you find some verses? \\nYou will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:32 (CSB)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nEphesians 6:10-17'