Satan’s work vs. the Lord’s work?
Satan makes us who have heard the word of God not to believe and be saved,
but to betray Him through trials, and to bring us no fruit to maturity
due to worries and riches and pleasure of this life.
But the Lord is making us who have heard the word of God to hold it fast
and bear fruit with perseverance
(Lk. 8:12-15).