Is God pleased with discussions about the devil?
The entire Bible must be discussed. The positive truth is so good when we know the negative side as well. We must know the designs of our enemy, or we will be unable to successfully combat him.
If God is not pleased with our discussing the forces of evil, why did Jesus say more about evil than He did about any other subject in the Bible?
The only one I know who does not want the devil discussed is the devil himself. His reasons for seeking anonymity are the same reasons the Mafia and the underground syndicates seek to avoid public scrutiny. Leaders of organized crime don't want to be revealed for what they are. Neither does Satan.
If this question refers to constant talking about the devil, I would say that I personally spend more than ninety percent of my time preaching about the greatness of Christ and the blessings of Christian living. I think on those things which are spiritually edifying. When it is necessary to reveal the evil of our times, I certainly believe that God is pleased when we do so.
Is it dangerous to talk about the devil?
I cannot see where discussing our enemy has any wrong or any danger associated with it.
The Lord Jesus told us more about the devil than any other person in the entire Bible. He renounced and denounced the devil more than any other person of which we have record. He gave strict orders to His apostles to cast out devils. (Luke 9:1; Matt. 10:1.) The seventy disciples sent out by Jesus returned, rejoicing that they had power over devils. (Luke 10:17.) In the Great Commission, our Lord stated: And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils (Mark 16:17).
It appears that the less we say about the devil, the greater gains he makes in the world. Possibly he would like to silence those who would destroy him and his works.
There are people who, if you speak about the devil, accuse you of being negative. However, I am sure that this is all part of the devil's strategy to keep people quiet about him. People in ignorance easily fall prey to the wiles of the devil. Enlightened people know how to stay free from his powers.
In the darkened heathen lands, he walks forth boldly to bind and destroy, and no one is able to stand up against him. In Christian lands we can say like Paul, We are not ignorant of his devices (2 Cor. 2:11).
Satan quickly recognizes those who are able to control him. He spoke to the seven sons of Sceva and said, Jesus I know, and
Paul I know; but who are ye? (Acts 19:15).
I personally feel that it is not a discussion which is needed with the devil, but a confrontation. Jesus Christ came to destroy the works of Satan (1 John 3:8), and we are in the same business. Every day we should learn better how to destroy him. We do not discuss him in fear, but we speak of him in the light of the great victory achieved over him by the Lord Jesus Christ through His death and resurrection. We stand sheltered in the blood of Jesus Christ against every power of the devil. Christ promised His disciples: Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you (Luke 10:19). We believe this and live by it.
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