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Posted on 09/11/2026 11:31:36 PM PDT by metmom
"Take up the full armor of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm" (Eph. 6:13).
Spiritual warfare isn’t as much a frontal attack on Satan’s domain as it is the ability to resist his advances.
Spiritual warfare has become a popular topic in recent years. Books, tapes, and seminars on the subject abound, but there is still much confusion. Some say we must rebuke and bind Satan to thwart his power and influence. Others say we must expel demonic spirits through "deliverance ministries." Still others encourage us to band together to aggressively assault the strongholds of supposed territorial demons.
But spiritual warfare isn't an outright frontal attack on the forces of darkness. Scripture says, "Submit . . . to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you" (James 4:7); "Be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith" (1 Pet. 5:8-9). The idea that Christians have the authority to rebuke or bind Satan is foreign to Scripture. Even Michael the archangel treated him with more respect than that (Jude 9).
Spiritual victory involves submitting to God, pursuing His will, keeping your spiritual armor on, being on the alert for Satan's attacks, and then standing firm and resisting him "in the evil day" (Eph. 6:13).
"Evil day" is a general reference to the sin that exists in this world. As the "god of this world" (2 Cor. 4:4), Satan will continue to produce evil until he and his forces are cast into the lake of fire (Rev. 20:10-15). Then the evil day will give way to an eternal age of righteousness.
Countless people have pastored churches, taught Sunday School classes, led Bible studies, sung in choirs, and been involved in every conceivable area of ministry only to one day abandon their ministries and embrace the world. Somehow they stopped resisting the devil and lost the courage to stand firm.
How about you? Is your commitment strong? Are you willing to stand firm for the Lord today?
Suggestions for Prayer
-Ask God for the grace to boldly resist whatever might challenge your faith today.
For Further Study
-Read 1 Corinthians 9:23-27.
-What was Paul's great fear?
-What measures did he take to insure spiritual victory?
-Are you taking the same measures?
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I’ve found that there are no coincidences in life. God has a plan for us that defies statistical analysis. Part of that plan is that the devil throws roadblocks in our way, frequently employing other living people. With enough faith, we eventually succeed in something, but not always what we originally planned.
The devil twisted scripture in tempting Jesus But Jesus quotes Scripture to Glorify God.
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The devil knows he’s on the
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All Glory to God
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