I. Reality Check: Evil Is Real, and It’s Active

  • “I’ve seen the devil’s eyes” — that’s not fiction, that’s life.
  • 1 Peter 5:8“Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.”
  • Evil works through habits, temptations, pride, and lies.
  • Recognizing the enemy is the first step to defeating him.

II. This World Is Twisted—And We Helped Twist It

  • “We demonized religion, brought corruption to the church…”
  • “We know the price of everything but don’t know the worth.”
  • Romans 1:21–22“Although they knew God, they did not honor him as God… claiming to be wise, they became fools.”
  • The world is upside down—wrong looks right, right looks weak.
  • We’ve all played a part. Nobody’s innocent. That’s why grace matters.

III. God Is Not Silent—But He’s Not Going to Shout Over Our Sin

  • “I never seen God’s eyes…” — a line of longing, not disbelief.
  • Isaiah 59:2“Your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God…”
  • God isn’t absent—sin builds a wall between us and Him.
  • He waits for surrender, not excuses.

IV. The Fight for Your Soul Is Real

  • “He tried to get my soul but I’ll never settle.”
  • James 4:7“Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
  • This is spiritual warfare—your soul is the prize.
  • You can fight back, but not in your own strength—you need God’s power.

V. Redemption Means Returning the Vessel

  • “I take the gift we stole and return the vessel.”
  • That’s repentance: surrendering your life back to God.
  • Romans 12:1“Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God…”
  • God doesn’t want perfection—He wants you, surrendered and willing.

VI. We’re Living in a Broken System—But That’s Not an Excuse

  • “The intelligent fall while the stupidest all thrive…”
  • The world celebrates wrong and mocks right.
  • Romans 12:2“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed…”
  • Your past doesn’t give you a pass—God calls you to stand out, not blend in.

VII. I’ve Seen the Devil—But I’ve Heard the Call

  • Seeing the devil proves your soul is valuable—he wouldn’t fight for what’s worthless.
  • God’s call is stronger: “Come to Me, all who are weary.” (Matthew 11:28)
  • You’ve heard the devil’s lies. Now answer God’s call.
  • Don’t settle—Jesus already paid for your freedom.

Key Takeaway:
You don’t have to see God’s eyes to know He sees you.
You don’t have to stay trapped—you can return the vessel today.

Song referenced in message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xk7x8rcLNoo

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