Who is the enemy?
The enemy is not your friends, your family, your spouse or your coworkers.
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:11-12
Jesus says “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 NKJV
The thief is the enemy, the devil, Satan. He is a deceiver, tempter, murderer, a liar, and an accuser. He’s crafty and he is our adversary. He knows the truth, but doesn’t stand on it. He twists the truth and tries to convince us of his lies. He even tempted Jesus in the wilderness, but Jesus knew the Word of God in its correct context.
Are you able to recognize the enemy’s attacks?
Are you able to discern when God is at work or when the enemy is?
Do you know the Word of God? Do you know the power that it holds? It is truth. It is the foundation of which we should live by. It teaches us how to live righteously and the consequences of unrighteousness. It is a powerful weapon that can be used to destroy the works of the devil.
We live in a spiritual battle daily. Knowing that we are on a battlefield, be intentional in spending time reading the Word of God so that you are able to withstand the attacks of the enemy. Everything you need to conquer everything in life and to experience the abundant life Jesus desires for you to have is all in the Bible. Open it up and read it and read it often. The Bible tells us that we are to meditate on His word day and night.
Learn the Bible for yourself so that you aren’t led astray, so that you have understanding, and so that you aren’t destroyed. Study and learn the Bible so that you are able to discern when the enemy tries to tempt you, or place things in your mind and thoughts that are not aligned with the Word of God. When you are able to discern the lies of the enemy you can take those things, cast them down, and speak truth in your situation.
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:8 NKJV
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 NKJV
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 NKJV
Here are some great Bible Studies to help you learn more about the enemy, overcome the enemy and spiritual warfare :
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