Throughout history, fear has been used to keep people from embracing their divine potential. Falsehoods about our worth, our place in the world, and the nature of good and evil separate us from God’s truth. However, through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we can overcome these lies. By recognizing our worth in God’s eyes, embracing unity with our fellow beings, and acknowledging the reality of both good and evil, we step closer to our divine potential. This lesson will explore these three great lies, how they impact us, and how we can overcome them through faith, love, and truth.

Key Concepts

1. You Are Worthy in God’s Eyes: Many people struggle with feelings of inadequacy, believing they are not good enough for God’s love or blessings. The truth is that we are divine beings created in the image of our Heavenly Parents. Through Christ’s grace, we are not only worthy but also capable of miracles.
2. It Is Not Us Against the World—We Are One Family: The idea that the world is divided into “us vs. them” fosters fear, division, and hostility. The Gospel teaches unity, love, and peace. Our neighbors—regardless of faith, background, or beliefs—are our brothers and sisters. We defeat the lie of division by embracing love and understanding.
3. Satan Exists, and He Thrives in Denial: One of the greatest deceptions is the idea that Satan is not real or that evil is merely a concept. Acknowledging the reality of opposition helps us recognize temptation and strengthen our faith. When we stand firm in Christ, we expose Satan’s lies and protect ourselves from spiritual harm.

Three Great Lies

The greatest failing of evil is that it is based on fear rather than on the Gospel. This is why the spiritual hole gets bigger as humanity puts material gain over spiritual gains. There are three lies we must defeat, and we can do this through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

1. We are not worthy.

Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” —The mortal Jesus Christ, Matthew 5:48

With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” —The mortal Jesus Christ, Matthew 19:26

Therefore, I would that ye should be perfect even as I, or your Father who is in heaven is perfect.” —The resurrected Jesus Christ, 3 Nephi 5:92 [12:48]

We are taught that there are limits to what we can and cannot do. This life, we have been told, is too hard. Yet with God, all things are possible! When we are taught that we shouldn’t expect to see angels, we won’t—we don’t have the faith.
We cannot say we are a religion of miracles then teach that we should not expect the miracle. This makes no sense. We should be telling each other every week that we CAN do it. We CAN see angels, we ARE good enough to be Christ’s.

2. It’s us vs them in a depraved and evil world

And let everyone esteem their brother and sister as themselves and practice virtue and holiness before me. And again, I say unto you: Let everyone esteem their brother as and sister as themselves.” —Jesus Christ, Doctrines of the Saints 24:31-32

But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.” —Paul, Romans 14: 10

For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.” —John, 1 John 3:11

Satan would have us believe that Earth life is brother against brother, sister against sister. If we fight our human family we won’t fight evil. There is no “them” that’s out to get us unless we go out and create enemies. We should love all of our neighbors, whether they be atheists, Muslims, or even other Christians. Those that do attack us, we turn the other cheek.

Those that are against us have been taught the same lie – us vs. them. Don’t feed the lie, defeat it with love; love of self, and love for all others. Not only are you worthy, you are not alone – they too are worthy. We all need Christ’s grace to grow. Know that God is with you, and he has created a place for you to belong, and if you haven’t figured out where that is, it’s likely right here with us.

3. Satan/evil isn’t real or doesn’t exist

Yea, he saith unto them: Deceive and lie in wait to catch, that ye may destroy; behold, this is no harm. And thus he flattereth them, and telleth them that it is no sin to lie that they may catch a man in a lie, that they may destroy him.” —The Lord Speaking to Joseph Smith Jr., Avahr 14:22

Satan is fine with people believing in God. History has shown that humans will kill each other over our various gods. But Satan doesn’t want people to know he is real. He will tell us that he doesn’t exist, that he is an abstract idea.

God is Hope

These lies are told to take away our hope. It creates a false idea that God holds us back, when in truth God is always leading us forward. We just cannot always see the bigger picture. We are His children and He loves us. Men and women are that they might have joy (2 Nephi 1:115 [2:25]).

I’m going to now tell you the greatest truth: You are not alone. You are a Child of God; male and female, made in the image of our Heavenly Parents. Do not lose hope, have faith and fill your doubts and fears with the Spirit of God. God has a plan for you. The fact that you found this message and are reading it shows that He guided you to a place where you could learn of Him and be reminded of His divine love for you. You are worthy of God’s love. Never forget.

You Are Worthy in God’s Eyes

Many people believe they are not “good enough” to experience miracles, receive blessings, or be a part of God’s greater plan. They may feel they do not deserve to see angels, hear God’s voice, or feel His presence. However, Jesus Christ himself taught that we are meant to become perfect like our Heavenly Father (Matthew 5:48).

Perfection does not mean being without flaw but rather being whole in Christ. We are not expected to achieve this alone—God’s grace carries us. It is not about being good enough; it is about being willing to receive. When we accept our divine worth and believe that with God all things are possible, we unlock our true potential as children of God.

It Is Not Us Against the World—We Are One Family

The adversary wants us to believe that the world is against us and that we must fight others who believe differently. However, Jesus taught love, not division. When we view people outside our faith as enemies, we create unnecessary barriers. The scriptures teach us to esteem our brothers and sisters as ourselves and to judge not, lest we be judged (Romans 14:10).

Instead of seeing conflict, we should see opportunity. Every interaction is a chance to spread love, understanding, and unity. Jesus did not only serve those who agreed with Him—He ministered to all. When we embrace the idea that all people are children of God, we replace fear with love and division with peace.

Satan Exists, but He Thrives in Denial

Some believe that evil is simply human nature or that Satan is just a metaphor. However, the scriptures tell us that Satan actively works to deceive and lead us away from God. His greatest trick is convincing people that he does not exist, allowing him to influence the world unnoticed.

Recognizing Satan’s influence does not mean fearing him—it means being aware and prepared. God has given us tools to resist temptation and remain strong in faith. The adversary seeks to deceive, but truth always prevails. When we acknowledge that spiritual warfare exists, we are better equipped to stand firm in righteousness.

Discussion Questions

1. How does the belief that we are unworthy affect our faith and relationship with God?
2. How can we actively fight against an “us vs. them” mentality in our communities?
3. What are some ways Satan works to deceive us today, and how can we recognize his tactics?
4. What scriptures or personal experiences have reinforced your understanding of your divine worth?
5. How does knowing that God has a plan for you impact your daily choices and actions?

Suggestions for Action

1. Begin a daily affirmation. Each morning, remind yourself that you are a child of God. Say aloud: “I am worthy of God’s love, guidance, and miracles.” Reflect on how this belief affects your mindset throughout the day. How does this daily affirmation change your attitude and faith?
2. Reach out to someone with different beliefs or perspectives and engage in a positive, meaningful conversation. Seek to understand their viewpoint without judgment. How did this conversation help you grow spiritually?
3. Study the nature of good and evil by reading one scripture passage each day that discusses God’s love and the reality of spiritual opposition. Reflect on how these teachings apply to your life. What scripture resonated with you the most, and why?
4. Show Christlike love through service. Perform one selfless act of service this week without expecting anything in return. How did this act bring you closer to understanding God’s love?
5. Recognize Satan’s lies, write down three negative beliefs or fears that you struggle with. Next to each one, write a scripture or truth that refutes the lie. How does replacing fear with truth change your outlook?

Final Thought & Meditation

Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Imagine yourself standing in a quiet, peaceful place, feeling the warmth of God’s love surrounding you. Hear His voice saying:

You are worthy. You are loved. You are mine.”

Let this truth fill you. Now, picture those around you—family, friends, even strangers—and see the same divine light in them. In this moment, know that you are never alone. You are a part of God’s eternal family, bound together in love.