How can we overcome the devil?

Again in Ephesians 6: 12 tells us that we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but powers, rulers of the darkness and spiritual wickedness in high places. In 2 Corinthians 4:4 The God of this age (not our father who art in heaven, be not confused), has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5 For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake. For God, who said, "Let the light shine out of darkness," made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

Apostle John learned that the key to overcoming Satan, is "by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony" and complete dedication of oneself to Christ. Revelation 12:11

More on overcoming the devil

In 1 John chapter 5 verse 4 we are told that "for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Verse 5 tells us, that to overcome the world, we have to believe that Jesus is the Son of God. Is that so difficult? Really?

Overcoming the devil

In Chapter 12 verse 11 of Revelation , "The overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death."
Satan is the adversary, and the devil is the slanderer. He is also described as the dragon, the serpent, a roaring lion, a liar, murderer, and wiley-crafty accuser of brethren. He hates God and Gods people. In Luke 22:31 Jesus tells Peter, Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat.

"Pray On" the Armor

In Ephesians 6:18, a scripture that is already in this blog,(this time you may reread the blog or reference it yourself), Paul speaks about praying by the power of the spirit. In Ephesians 3:16, "I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith."

Win against sin, with the breast plate of righteousness.

On this subject, you may reread; Ephesians 6:11-14 if you like, but my focus in the chapter of Psalms verses 9-11. How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

Belt of truth

Jesus calls Satan the father of lies. Compare Satans deceptions with the Word to expose his lies. The Word which is the truth, shines a light of integrity into us and holds together our spiritual defenses. In John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

Beware, a word of warning!

In Romans chapter 16:17-20 states:I urge you, brothers to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people. Everyone has heard about your odedeince, so I am full of joy over you; but I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.
The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.

Belt of truth

In Deuteronomy 4:39 the bible tells us to: "Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other. Deuteronomy 4:40 tells us to: "Keep his decrees and commands, which I am giving you today, so that it may go well with you and your children after you and that you may live long in the land the Lord your God fives you for all time."

We need to know our enemies!

We need to know our enemies, and know how to defeat him. Galatians 5:16-26 tells us that: "So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law.
The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord. jealousy, fits of rage selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. Both the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace. patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.

In Luke Chapter 4, Jesus had to maintain the full armor of God for 40 days as the devil tempted him. Jesus fasted for that 40 days as he stood against the wiles of the devil.

Okay, In 2 Thessalonians chapter 2 verses 9 and 10, we are told," The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wanders and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and to be saved.

Call on the name of the Lord.

In Romans 10:13 tell us: "For whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved." Satan wants our souls. He doesn't want us saved from damnation.

Love thy Neibor!

Another good weapon against the devil is love. In Romans chapter 13 verse 9 the last law listed tells us, "Thou Shalt Love Thy Neighbor As Thyself.". Chapter 10 tells us that, "Love worketh no ill to his neighbour : therefore love is the fulfilling of the law." But the verse I want you to understand is verse 12, " The night is for spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.

Reading scripture daily is a Powerful way to maintain the armor of God.


Acts 17:11 tells us "Now, the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thesalonians, for the received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.

Good way to jerk his chains!

Devil doesn't like it when we come prepared for battle.

The sword of the spirit is the word of God. READ your bible! Doesn't matter if you understand it or not, chances are, when you make a habit of it, you will understand it better as you continue to read the word.


Put on the whole armor of God:

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Need to Put on the whole Armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the power of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all saints. Pray also for me, that I will fearlessly make know the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should. Ephesians 6:10-20


Verses to throw (speak)at the devil:

Put on the whole Armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. Ephesians 6:11 (Is in the above armor of God.)
How you have fallen from heaven, O morning star,son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the earth, you who once laid low the nations! Isaiah 14:12
But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own: he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. John 16:13
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:32
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7
He who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devils work. 1 John 3:8
Therefore there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1
She gave birth to a son, a male child, who will rule all the nations with an iron scepter. And her child was snatched up by God and to his throne. And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them triumphing over them by the cross. Colossians 2:15
I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. Luke 10:19


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