Just got some practical ways to resist the enemy whenever you face temptation! I received this revelation just by doing a "bible study" with a church member and I was just explaining about reading 1 Peter 5:5-11 and then suddenly it struck me that it was similar to James 4:7-10 and then wow, I realised that the these verses were speaking of the same thing - resisting the Devil, submitting to God, humility, getting rid of worldliness - all tied into teach other. And so I got these practical ways of how to resist the Devil based on these two portions of scripture:
- Submit to God. Submit to God-ordained authorities, and elders. Submit to one another.
- Be clothed with humility. Humble yourself.
- Draw near to God. [and He will draw near to you!]
- Cast all your cares upon God. [open your heart to Him]
- Be sober and vigilant. [vigilant = keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. sober = unhurried, calm, marked by earnestly thoughtful character or demeanor]
- Be steadfast in faith, knowing that you are not alone.
- Cleanse your hands, purify your hearts. [ensure your actions and thoughts are pure]
- Repent of sin.
Go read those verses, they are simply empowering. There is life and power in the word of God - and it is spiritual food. Remember, man does not live on bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God (Matthew 4:4).
God bless!
