I might pump out some entries in the near-ish future concerning spiritual warfare, so I wanted to put up some basic info now.  This list is courtesy of Joel Beeke, and I believe it’s a very good summary of the methods that Satan frequently uses in his attacks upon believers in Christ.  Stuff like this is important to know, because if we know how our enemy plans to attack us, we will know how best to defend ourselves.

Satan puts blasphemous thoughts into your mind, and then whispers that you cannot be a child of God if you have such thoughts.

Satan gets you to question the truth of the promises of God and the mercy of that God who has never treated you ill.

Satan seeks to persuade you that you have no part in the matter of salvation, for you have only begun with the Lord and not he with you.

Satan argues with you that no child of God could be like you: so weak in faith, so corrupt, so hard and prayerless, so foolish and vain.

Satan comes as your accuser, leading you to despair, or as an angel of light, leading you to presumption.

Satan presents the world to you in fair colours, attempting to move you back into worldly customs, friendships, and vanities.

Satan presses you to indulge in the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.

-from Striving Against Satan