Friday, April 1, 2011

Don't Attack, Just Resist

Whether you want to admit it or not we are at war with the Devil. When you fight against the Devil the Bible does not say to go attack him. We don't need to because he as already been defeated. He is still very very dangerous and the Bible does tell us how to fight this war. James 4:7 says resist the Devil and he will flee from you. Now granted it can be tough but again do not engage him just resist. Ephesians 6 says the same thing

10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we[c] are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.
 13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.[d] 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.[e] 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Stand firm, resist, and stand your ground that what you need to do. Remember when Satan attacks resist and he will flee from you.

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