The opposition of the adversaries of God to the rebuilding of the temple displays a pattern that is typical of that of the enemy of our souls. Satan uses those who would appear to be in sync with God’s purposes to deceive us and attempt to thwart God’s plans. Ezra 4:2 describes the deceptive speech of those who claim to worship Christ but whose real intent is to tear down, not to build up.
Upinzani wa maadui/washindani wa Mungu kwa kujengwa upya kwa hekalu unaonyesha mtindo ambao ni sawa na ule wa adui wa roho zetu. Shetani anatumia wale ambao wanaonekana kuwa katika patano na makusudi ya Mungu kutudanganya na kujaribio kuzuia mipango ya Mungu. Ezra 4: 2 inaelezea kuhusu usemi wa udanganyifu wa wale wanaodai kuabudu Kristo lakini ambao kweli nia yao ni kubomoa, wala si kujenga.