Are you a son of the Devil - John 8:44

In John 8:44 (KJV), Jesus is speaking to the Pharisees, the religious leaders of His time, who were rejecting Him. Here's the verse:

"Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it."
(John 8:44, KJV)

Jesus was directly addressing the spiritual condition of these religious leaders. They claimed to be righteous, yet their actions showed otherwise. They were rejecting God’s truth and following their own selfish, sinful desires. Jesus pointed out that their behavior reflected the devil's nature — one of deception and rebellion against God.

Spiritual Fatherhood in John 8:44

  • Children of the Devil: In this passage, Jesus tells the Pharisees that their father is the devil, not because they physically belong to Satan, but because their actions and desires align with the devil’s character. The devil has always been a liar and a murderer, and anyone who rejects God’s truth and chooses to live in sin is following his ways.

  • The Nature of Satan: Jesus describes the devil as a liar and the father of lies. Satan’s goal is to lead people away from the truth of God. When people lie, deceive, and reject God’s ways, they are imitating Satan’s character.

Are You a Child of the Devil?

The question, “Are you a son of the devil?” calls for deep reflection. According to the Bible, your spiritual "father" is determined by whose desires you follow. If you reject God’s truth and live in sin, you align yourself with the devil. But if you accept Jesus, follow His commands, and walk in righteousness, you are a child of God.

The Bible clearly explains this in Romans 6:16 (KJV):
"Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?"

This means that whoever you obey — whether sin or God — reveals who you serve and who your spiritual father is.

How to Become a Child of God

Thankfully, the Bible also teaches that anyone can become a child of God through faith in Jesus Christ:

  • John 1:12 (KJV): "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name."
  • 1 John 3:1 (KJV): "Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not."

By repenting of your sins, believing in Jesus, and following His Word, you are adopted into God’s family as His child.

Closing Prayer:

Abba Father, in the name of Jesus, we come to You humbly, asking that You help us walk in truth and reject the lies of the enemy. Thank You for giving us the power to become Your children, as Your Word says, "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name." (John 1:12). Help us live as Your sons and daughters, shining Your light in this world. We ask this in the almighty name of Jesus, Amen.

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