[E13] The Devil's Nature - Pope Shenouda III | Living Incense

In this discussion, Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the nature of the devil based on the teachings of Pope Shenouda III in the book *Diabolic Wars*. Fr. Matthias addresses why Christians often feel surprised by spiritual attacks, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and comparing oneself to God's standards rather than worldly measures. He explains how spiritual growth comes with ongoing struggle and increased attacks from the enemy, highlighting the necessity of perseverance and discipline. Fr. Matthias also delves into the devil’s psychological understanding of human weaknesses and the importance of knowing oneself to resist temptation. He shares insights on the role of the father of confession in guiding individuals through personalized spiritual battles, as well as the danger of sin disguised as virtue. The talk concludes with practical advice on maintaining spiritual alertness without falling into fear and how to respond to intensified attacks when beginning new spiritual disciplines. #SpiritualWarfare #PopeShenoudaIII #ChristianSpirituality #Temptation #FatherOfConfession #DiabolicWars #StPaulHouston #Coptic #FrMatthias Subscribe to us on YouTube https://youtube.com/stpaulhouston Like us on Facebook https://facebook.com/saintpaulhouston Follow us on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/stpaulhouston Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/stpaulhouston Visit our website for schedules and to join the mailing list https://stpaulhouston.org