Give satan an inch & he'll be a ruler
2007-08-20 14:47:30 · 13 answers · asked by ? 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We are not to deliberately submit to Satan in any way whatsoever. We are to make certain that we always ask God to lead us and guide us every day of our life. The way that we give Satan any room to work in our life at all, is to fail to walk in the righteousness of God. The way that we do such, is to always confess and ask for God's forgiveness for sin, the very moment that we realize that we have committed any sin. Jesus promised to be our defender against Satan, if we walk in obedience. Every Christian should know Ephesians. 6:10-18, which tells us what our full suit of spiritual armor is. And as long as we continually wear it, Jesus will most certainly take care of Satan for us. We are told by Peter, that Satan is as a roaring lion, walking about, seeking whom he may devour. But regardless of how big that he thinks he is, Jesus is much larger, and much stronger. And God's Word also tells us, that if God be for us, who can be against us? No one, not even Satan.
2007-08-20 15:01:54 · answer #1 · answered by Calvin S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give satan an inch & he'll be a woman.
2007-08-20 22:47:01 · answer #2 · answered by spir_i_tual 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am afraid I do not understand what the question has to do with the statement. I chose to ignore the statement and answer the question. My objective is to live life to the fullest in the time I have. I also want to leave the world better than I found it. I do not believe in God or Satan. I refuse to live my life in fear.
2007-08-20 21:58:41 · answer #3 · answered by in a handbasket 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep! give him an inch, & he'll take it , very good point,,(fact).
when Saul got back from slaying the ammonites he did not kill the king, & he saved the livestock,not utterly destroying everyone, as God said,,
later we find not only did his disobience cost him his kingdom,but the sin he did not destroy, was the sin that killed him, for it was an amelikite, that destroyed him, (that put the sword thru him) , i may have my tribes mixed up, but the point is that , he gave satan that inch & it took him.
2007-08-21 03:46:05 · answer #4 · answered by AnnaMaria 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can't win...half the time satan gets the credit for the evil that hides in the hearts of sinful men.
God knows the end before the beginning. Jesus is still Champion.
2007-08-20 22:09:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree. I think that anytime you allow Satan any portion of your life, you are opening a huge door to him. It is certainly a horrible thought.
2007-08-20 21:57:20 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Sunny Girl♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe your statement to be somewhat true.If he gets but a foothold in your door(life) he will wreck havoc.
But through the Lord's promise He will be here for us when we are weak if we just ask for Him.
2007-08-21 00:33:54 · answer #7 · answered by gabeymac♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give an inch and he will take an ell. I am getting old. Does anyone besides me know what an ell is?
AEN
2007-08-20 21:55:04 · answer #8 · answered by Grendel's Father 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give him a foot, or three, and he'll be a yard stick.
2007-08-20 21:52:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
actually...rulers have 12 inches, not one
2007-08-20 21:51:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋