077 - Know Thy Adversary Part 1
from Faith Talks with Emily Preston Hosted by Emily Preston
Ever heard any of these phrases? “The devil is defeated, we can just ignore him.” “We shouldn’t talk about the devil - it just gives him more power.” “That person really opened a door to the devil.” There are many different opinions and doctrines about what our attitude towards the devil should be. But what does THE WORD say? 1 Peter 5:8 tells us that we have an adversary and he is the devil. He roams like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 2 Corinthians 2:11 also warns us to NOT BE IGNORANT of his devices - his wiles, strategies and schemes. That word “ignorant” is the Greek word “agnoeo” which means to “have no understanding of”, “be uninformed of”, or “be wilfully ignorant of”. God tells us NOT to be ignorant of the enemy’s schemes and tactics, because if we are, we won’t know when, what or how to resist. And if we don’t know when, what or how to resist, he can successfully “devour” us. The Good News is, that God has given us EVERYTHING we need to know about our adversary and how to resist him! Join me as we journey through the Word to find out: Who is the devil and where did he come from? When did he “fall”? Does he have any power? If so, where does he get it? What are the wiles and schemes of the devil? Can we give the devil an “open door”? How do we successfully resist the devil so that he flees every time? You will be informed and equipped with everything you need to know about your adversary and you will never have to fall victim to any of his schemes EVER AGAIN!
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