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2007-05-18 08:40:08 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

withstand and increase faith.. sorry but you get my point so stop by an idiot.

2007-05-18 08:58:36 · update #1

I am baptized and whole heartedly believe and trust in the LORD. I was asking htis question because it seems that the closer you are to GOD, the more the devil those obstacles in your path to alter you.

For all the serious answers, thank you- I know it will help me and others, for all the other answers, you need to look and read closely- things do not just happen by chance. Your life is already planned- so stay in the path of GOD

2007-05-18 09:04:50 · update #2

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In addition to identifying Satan's methods of deceiving people, God gives us specific guidance to counteract the devil and his influence. God's Word assures us: "Resist the devil and he will flee from you" (James 4:7). This promise, however, is clearly directed toward those willing to "submit to God" (same verse) and is immediately followed with the instruction, "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you" (verse 8).

How, then, do we draw near to God? His instruction continues: "Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded" (same verse). We must actively seek to eliminate Satan's way of thinking and behaving from our lives.

Satan, however, is so clever and powerful that no human being can successfully resist his influence— without God's help. Therefore the key to resisting the devil is to sincerely and consistently draw near and remain close to God.

Our first step is to allow God to wash Satan's influence from our minds. This takes place through recognizing and acknowledging our sins and repenting of them. The Scriptures compare this transformation from Satan's way of thinking to coming back to life from the dead: "And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others" (Ephesians 2:1-3).

When we begin to truly repent and submit to God from the heart, we begin to take His Word seriously and to obey His instruction and commands. Then His Word, the Bible, begins cleaning up our minds, washing away our evil thoughts and motives. All who genuinely repent—who wholeheartedly surrender their will to God and are baptized so that they may receive the Holy Spirit—are placed by Jesus Christ into His Church. I strongly recommend that you find a true minister of God to discuss baptism.

Now notice Christ's concern for them and how He works with them to remove evil influences from their hearts and minds: Christ "loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish" (Ephesians 5:25-27). God's Word is the instrument Christ uses—through the power of the Holy Spirit—to wash away Satan's influences from our thinking.

But what can we do about the devil's attempts to influence us in the future? Here, too, God provides us with a defense: "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm" (Ephesians 6:10-13, NRSV).

Paul then lists specific elements of the spiritual armor God makes available to us. He compares the defense of God's servants against Satan's influence to a "belt of truth around your waist" and a "breastplate of righteousness" (verse 14). He describes their combat shoes as "whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace" (verse 15). Their shield is their faith in God and His Son, Jesus Christ, "with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one" (verse 16).

Their resolve is protected by "the helmet of salvation" (verse 17)—the assurance that in steadfastly serving and pleasing God they will receive eternal life. The one offensive weapon they can use to cut to ribbons Satan's attitudes and philosophies is the "sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God" (same verse).

Finally, Paul says, "pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints" (verse 18). These are the essential keys for warding off Satan's efforts to regain control over "the ones who have actually escaped from those who live in error" (2 Peter 2:18).

The more our character becomes like God's perfect nature, the less Satan will feel comfortable in our presence, and the more he will be inclined to flee from us.

2007-05-18 08:48:15 · answer #1 · answered by TIAT 6 · 0 0

God allowed the devil to tempt Jesus so as that Jesus might want to set an social gathering for us to withstand the devil with the sword of the note. at the same time as Jesus reported, "it truly is written", he defeated the devil and confirmed us how lets defeat the devil and temptation too.

2016-11-04 09:06:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

You need to realize that Jesus Christ has given you authority over the devil. The Bible says "Submit yourself therefore unto God; resist the devil and he will flee (run away) from you."
(James 4:6)
If you have been born again, God has destined you to be a winner.
If you are not born again, this is the most important thing in the world. It is the gift of eternal life received by faith, when we take all of our trust out of ourselves and put it all in Jesus, asking Him to become the Lord of our life.
For excellent Bible teaching please visit this free site:

http://www.derekprince.org/site/PageServer
Peace to you.

2007-05-18 08:46:58 · answer #3 · answered by wefmeister 7 · 0 0

If your life was already planed, Devil would not be able to tempt you. Freedom of choice, is the most valuable gift from Lord, given to us.

Devil is the most evil and cunning creature, but his power is lesser than the power of a true believer's heart. Be strong, don't go stray and you will recive a just reward.

2007-05-18 09:27:28 · answer #4 · answered by svajvil 1 · 0 0

We face many trials and temptations in life. But its through these tough times that we grow. If everything was bright and cheery...there would be absolutely no reason to turn to Jesus.

When you are able to withstand the hard times and remain faithful, in the face of rough circumstances, we come out seeing that God is faithful. Our faith in encouraged and we grow in our trust and in our walk with God.

When we fail in the hard times, we can respond like David did - by turning to God with repentant hearts. If we respond with bitterness or if we don't respond at all, we become more distant from God.

Remember, Jesus promises to bring us through the storms. Just count on Him and "be strong and courageous."

God bless!

2007-05-18 08:49:33 · answer #5 · answered by TWWK 5 · 0 0

James Chapter 4:7, 8, says: "Subject yourselves, therefore, to God; but oppose the Devil, and he will flee from YOU. Draw close to God, and he will draw close to YOU." Also Jesus once said: "“Keep on asking, and it will be given YOU; keep on seeking, and YOU will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to YOU" (Matthew 7:7) So prayer is an important role to oppose to the Devil. You must understand that God also understands that we have weaknesses. and is willing to forgive us. Psalms says: "Happy is the one whose revolt is pardoned, whose sin is covered. Happy is the man to whose account Jehovah does not put error, And in whose spirit there is no deceit. When I kept silent my bones wore out through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me. My life’s moisture has been changed as in the dry heat of summer. My sin I finally confessed to you, and my error I did not cover. I said: “I shall make confession over my transgressions to Jehovah.” And you yourself pardoned the error of my sins." (Psalms 321-5) So another important factor is to always confess our sins to god and repent sincerely from our wrong doings. Rpenting means to stop doing what we have done wrong. I'm sure this can help you increse your faith in god, and also your constant Bible reading.

2007-05-18 09:02:58 · answer #6 · answered by RSB 2 · 0 0

Draw close to God and the Devil will Flee from You

2007-05-18 09:20:51 · answer #7 · answered by Sandy S 2 · 0 0

The whole concept of a "devil" that tries to get you to do bad things just sends me to the floor laughing so hard it hurts!

What a dumb concept, right up there with god and Jesus.

2007-05-18 08:45:32 · answer #8 · answered by atheist jesus 4 · 1 1

There is no such thing as the devil. The temptations that face us in life are things that satisfy our natural desires. You have to use reason and logic to determine what is best for you and the people around you.

2007-05-18 08:53:09 · answer #9 · answered by Biggus Dickus 3 · 0 1

The Bible says that you will not be tempted more than you can bear, for God will provide a way out.

2007-05-18 08:51:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Faith is just that, FAITH. If you belive in Jesus, you have faith. The devil knows the Bible better than anyone else, and will use the bible against you. If it feels wrong, it is.

2007-05-18 08:43:51 · answer #11 · answered by dce_y2k 2 · 1 1

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