Resisting the Devil

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James 47-10
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KNOW MY ENEMY

• Fact 1 Hes real powerful

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KNOW MY ENEMY

• Fact 1 Hes real powerful
• Satan, the god of this evil world, has
  blinded the minds of those who dont believe,
  so they are unable to see the glorious light
  of the Good News that is shining upon them.
  They dont understand the message we preach
  about the glory of Christ, who is the exact
  likeness of God. 2 Cor.44

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KNOW MY ENEMY

• Fact 1 Hes real powerful
• False teachers, who claim authority from
  their dreams, live immoral lives, defy
  authority, scoff at the power of the
  glorious ones. But even the archangel,
  Michael, when he was disputing with the
  devil about the body of Moses, didnt dare
  to bring a slanderous accusation against
  him, but said, The Lord rebuke you. Jude
  8-9

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KNOW MY ENEMY

• Fact 2 Hes limited

• Not ever-present, all-knowing, or all-powerful

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KNOW MY ENEMY

• Fact 2 Hes limited
• Remember that the temptations that come
  into your life are no different from what
  others experience. And God is faithful. Hell
  keep the temptation from becoming so strong
  that you cant stand up against it. When
  youre tempted, Hell show you a way out so
  that you wont give in to it. 1 Cor.1013 (NLT)
  

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KNOW MY ENEMY

• Fact 3 Hes a liar

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KNOW MY ENEMY

• Fact 3 Hes a liar

• His strategy distort Gods truth
• When he lies, he speaks his native
  language, for he is a liar the father of
  lies. John 844

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KNOW MY ENEMY

• Fact 3 Hes a liar

• His primary lies ? distrust
• 1) God cant be trusted

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KNOW MY ENEMY

• Fact 3 Hes a liar

• His primary lies ? distrust
• 1) God cant be trusted
• 2) Gods way wont work

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KNOW GODS STRATEGY
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KNOW GODS STRATEGY

• Resist the Devil but always flee the flesh

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KNOW GODS STRATEGY

• Resist the Devil but always flee the flesh

• The Flesh sinful desires that come
  from within

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KNOW GODS STRATEGY

• Resist the Devil but always flee the flesh

• The Flesh sinful desires that come
  from within
• From the devil come evil thoughts, murder,
  adultery, all other sexual immorality, theft,
  lying, slander. Matt.1519

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KNOW GODS STRATEGY

• Resist the Devil but always flee the flesh

• The Flesh sinful desires that come
  from within
• From the heart come evil thoughts, murder,
  adultery, all other sexual immorality, theft,
  lying, slander. Matt.1519

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KNOW GODS STRATEGY

• Resist the Devil but always flee the flesh

• The Flesh sinful desires that come
  from within
• (also called our sin nature)

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KNOW GODS STRATEGY

• Resist the Devil but always flee the flesh

• The Flesh sinful desires that come
  from within
• The Devil distort
• ? distrust
• ? discouragement

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KNOW GODS STRATEGY

• Resist the Devil but always flee the flesh

• The Flesh sinful desires that come
  from within
• The Devil distort
• ? distrust
• ? discouragement
• Sometimes life is more like a birth canal
  than Disneyland

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Hebrews 11
Page 834-835
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KNOW GODS STRATEGY

• Resist the Devilby using my spiritual MITS

• COMMIT my life to Jesus (v. 8a)

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KNOW GODS STRATEGY

• Resist the Devilby using my spiritual MITS

• COMMIT my life to Jesus
• ADMIT my sinfulness need (v. 8b-9)

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KNOW GODS STRATEGY

• Resist the Devilby using my spiritual MITS

• COMMIT my life to Jesus
• ADMIT my sinfulness need
• Sense of brokenness

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KNOW GODS STRATEGY

• Resist the Devilby using my spiritual MITS

• COMMIT my life to Jesus
• ADMIT my sinfulness need
• Sense of brokenness
• Sin isnt weakness, its rebellion

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KNOW GODS STRATEGY

• Resist the Devilby using my spiritual MITS

• COMMIT my life to Jesus
• ADMIT my sinfulness need
• SUBMIT to following Gods truth (v. 10)

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KNOW GODS STRATEGY

• Resist the Devilby using my spiritual MITS

• SUBMIT to following Gods truth
• Never judge tomorrow by today

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KNOW GODS STRATEGY

• Resist the Devilby using my spiritual MITS

• SUBMIT to following Gods truth
• Never judge tomorrow by today
• Never disobey God to avoid suffering

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KNOW GODS STRATEGY

• Resist the Devilby using my spiritual MITS

• SUBMIT to following Gods truth
• Never judge tomorrow by today
• Never disobey God to avoid suffering
• Never disobey God to pursue or fulfill a dream

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KNOW GODS STRATEGY

• Resist the Devilby using my spiritual MITS

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KNOW GODS STRATEGY

• Resist the Devilby using my spiritual MITS

• COMMIT (to Jesus)

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KNOW GODS STRATEGY

• Resist the Devilby using my spiritual MITS

• COMMIT (to Jesus)
• ADMIT (my need)

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KNOW GODS STRATEGY

• Resist the Devilby using my spiritual MITS

• COMMIT (to Jesus)
• ADMIT (my need)
• SUBMIT (to Scripture)

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