Successful Spiritual Warfare Against Evil (Ephesians 6:10-18)
Successful Spiritual Warfare Against Evil (Ephesians 6:10-18)
Successful Spiritual Warfare Against Evil (Ephesians 6:10-18)
Jesus Christ commanded all Christians to fight Evil (Matthew 10:1; Luke 10:17-20; Matthew 6:13; Psalm 23:4). Christians can defeat Evil with the Armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18) and the Fruit of God's Spirit (Galatians 5:22-24). This article will explain how victory in spiritual warfare is obtained.
Some might feel that if they don't talk or think about it that they won't be affected. Unfortunately any living person on planet Earth is subject to Evil (Matthew 4:8-0; 2 Corinthians 4:4). Others may feel that "Evil" is not a concern of "modern" Christians. This too is a deception. Good (God) versus Evil (Devil) has always been a concern for God's people (Luke 22:31; Acts 5:3).
Be Sure You Are Truly Saved (Becoming Born Again)
You must confess that God came to Earth as Jesus Christ and saved you from your sins. Jesus took all the sins of God's human creatures upon himself. Jesus carried these sins and nailed them to the cross. Jesus then resurrected from death to life on the third day. You can now approach God in full justification (worthiness to be a child of God) with out any hesitation. To benefit from this priveledge you must confess Jesus (Romans 10:9-10) and love him with your entire heart, soul, mind, and person (Matthew 27:37-38).
Confession is just a first step. You also must live a Christ-Like mind (Romans 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 2:16). A person who continues to practice sin (disobeying God) with out repentance is not truly saved.
When you become Born Again (John 3:1-16) God's Holy Spirit will become One with your spirit and convict you of your sinful state and the need for Jesus. You may feel an overwhelming guilt and need for Jesus.
The Fruit Of God's Spirit (Galatians 5:22-24)
A Christian Must Cultivate The Fruit Of God's Spirit While Removing Their Pre-Christian Traits. These Fruits Are:
1) Love-You must love others. Love means that you care about others, socialize with others, care about others and overlook their shortcomings. Love doesnot hold grudges or seek revenge. Love doesnot play emotional punishing.
2) Joy-Be glad in the Lord. Love your Christian brothers. Be good to others
3) Peace-Simply put-Give it to Jesus and then Let It God (No Drama and No Worries)
4) Longsuffering-You suffer with Hope and Belief that God is working something out in you
5) Gentleness-Don't Overreact. Let People Be People
6) Goodness-People should see you as a moral and just person
7) Faith-Faith is believing in God and His Promises although neighter might not presently be seen or heard.
8) Meekness-Shy-not rushing to show yourself or your ideas
9) Temperance-Balancing-getting along with others
Spiritual Warfare-The Armour Of God (Ephesians 6:10-18)
A) Loins Girt With Truth-This is God's Truth (John 4:24; John 17:17). Make sure that you are learning God's Truth. All other "truth" may block you from Heaven (John 18:37-38)
B) Breastplate Of Righteousness-Your Heart Must Love God's Righteousness (Matthew 6:25-33). Don't Make The Mistake That Job Made And "Love" A Different Type Of Righteousness (Job 1:1, 7-12; Job 38:1-3).
C) Feet Shod With The Preparation Of The Gospel Of Peace-We must always be prepared to preach/teach about Jesus (Salvation).
D) Shield Of Faith-We must believe in God and His Word. These Promises Are Invisible. This Invisible God Is Able To Stop All Attacking "Arrows/Darts" From Evil
E) Helmet Of Salvation-Our Minds Must Always Be On God's Kingdom Of Salvation. Otherwise Evil Will Be Able To Enter Our Minds, Heart, and Thoughts (2 Corinthians 10:4-5; Psalm 64:3-7).
F) Sword Of The Spirit-Strive to read, study and understand the Bible every day. This is one of the most powerful weapons against Evil (Matthew 4:1-10; Revelation 12:11; Matthew 6:13). Make sure that you regularly attend a strong, Bible believing Church. Be sure to attend the main 3 Bible services of the Church.
G) Pray always with Supplications in the Spirit- Be sure to pray for yourself and others. Pray to God about anything. You can also speak and pray in tongues.Be sure toresearch "tongues" in your convenience.
H) Watching And Caring About All Christian Saints With Perservance & Supplication-You must stay very busy and active caring about and praying for all Christians. The keyword is "all".
Your Christian Walk Should Never Be Routine Or Robotic. You Are To Follow The Spirit Every Day (John 3:1-16).
It is also suggested that you read the Book of Psalms and the Biblewritings of Paul. These give fine advice on becoming a Spirit Filled Person (Acts 1:8; Acts 2:1-20).
This article gave you the basic things needed to obey Jesus and "take authority (power)" over Evil (Matthew 10:1; Luke 10:17-20).
As you grow in Christ, your Spiritual Power will Greatly Increased.
This article can be edited and freely utilized as long as credit is given to its author (Gary).
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