How misused: Misapplied to describe a theological opponent (Jake Brancatella) as 'a child of the devil' or inherently deceptive due to their differing theological perspective, rather than in its original context describing those who reject Yeshua's truth and seek to murder him, mimicking their father the devil.
Scripture's answer: John 8:44 refers to those who are actively hostile to Christ and His truth, exhibiting characteristics of the devil (murder and lies) in their opposition to Yeshua himself. It is a severe condemnation of willful rejection and active malice against God's Son, not a general descriptor for anyone holding a different theological view.