Focused Attacks
"And these are the ones by the wayside where the word is sown. When they hear, Satan comes immediately and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts."
— Mark 4:15
Temptation comes to everyone, but the enemy focuses many of his attacks on those who are young in the faith and those who are making a difference in the kingdom.
After our conversion the devil is there, tempting us to doubt our own salvation. He whispers in our ears, "You think you are saved? You think Christ really came into your life? Are you crazy?" This is just a tactic the enemy keeps recycling again and again.
The Bible tells us that when we are young in the faith, we are especially vulnerable. We see in the parable of the sower that young believers are immediately attacked. Jesus said, "And these are the ones by the wayside where the word is sown. When they hear, Satan comes immediately and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts" (Mark 4:15). He is there to attack those who are young in the faith.
Temptation also comes to those who are making a difference in the kingdom of God. First of all, he doesn't want you to come to Christ. But once you have made that commitment, his next strategy is to immobilize you, to get you to compromise yourself and be ineffective. He doesn't want you to be a threat to his kingdom.
If you want to make a difference, if you want to reach people who don't know the Lord, then don't expect a standing ovation in hell. The enemy won't take it lightly. He will attack you. You had better expect it. Brace yourself for it, and pray for other believers, whether they are new in the faith or are already making a difference.
2007-11-01 07:09:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is very much true! And yes, we are always fighting against evil BUT we know that In Jesus there's no way to lose the battle! The points are: Being saints and totally live our lives based On The Sacred Words of God. He (Jesus) IS the One who knows everything and He hears not only what we say but our own thoughts! We know that only by faith we can reach Him and without faith it is impossible to please Him!
And those who really have accepted Jesus and who have been washed by His Sacred blood have The Holy Spirit acting in their hearts! So don't worry, don't be afraid! Even the weak new fragile converted souls have in Jesus eternal home! Keep His Words in you mouth as faith comes by hearing and hearing His Words!
Be blessed always!
2007-11-01 07:21:56 · answer #1 · answered by Desir D 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
One of the characteristic traits of christian fundamentalism is the obsession with war, warfare, battles, an enemy, and enemies. It is not unlike our current psychopathic, sociopathic president who thinks only in terms of an endless war without end, a war against terror, terrorists etc. he might as well be talking about satan. whoops! i guess fundy's think he is.
2007-11-01 07:16:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jesus said that because of our relationship with Him, we will be hated by certain people.
What you said is very true.
2007-11-01 07:17:05 · answer #3 · answered by chrstnwrtr 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thanks for exposing the foolish attacks by the God haters and satan's pawn's here on Q & A....The devil REALLY hates it.
2007-11-01 07:15:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you removed the persecution complex, would Christianity still function?
2007-11-01 07:14:46 · answer #5 · answered by Doc Occam 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Rock hard, brother.
2007-11-01 07:13:56 · answer #6 · answered by The Chaplain 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The words "biblical and truth" should never be put together
2007-11-01 07:12:19 · answer #7 · answered by darwinsfriend AM 5 · 3⤊ 5⤋
so very true
2007-11-01 07:36:43 · answer #8 · answered by apple1821 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋