Are You Being Deceived? The enemy sows the seeds of strife in order to keep you distracted and defeated. But be encouraged; your loving heavenly Father can help you overcome every trick of the enemy, and offers freedom from the bondage of strife. Using wisdom straight from the Scriptures, author and pastor Ruth C. Mertz explains the danger of falling prey to this tool of the devil. She teaches the truth about the roots of strife and the danger of allowing it to run unchecked in your life. Whatever you are struggling with, Strife Is Always a Deception will encourage you to follow the Spirit, take authority over thoughts seeking to exalt themselves above God, and avoid the snare.