March 5, 2023
“Know thy enemy and know thy self and you will win a hundred battles.” – The Art of War
If You Know Your Enemy You Can Defeat Your Enemy
2 Corinthians 2:11 …so that Satan will not out smart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes. New Living Translation
Our Enemy is Ancient, Strategic, and Unfortunately Brilliant
(Ezekiel 28:12-17, Isaiah 14:12-16)
Ephesians 6:12 For we are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against persons without bodies—the evil rulers of the unseen world, those mighty satanic beings and great evil princes of darkness who rule this world; and against huge numbers of wicked spirits in the spirit world. Living Bible
Our Enemy is Conquered but Capable
Colossians 2:15 He (Jesus) stripped all the spiritual tyrants in the universe of their sham authority at the Cross and marched them naked through the streets. The Message
Colossians 1:13 …who (God) did rescue us out of the authority of the darkness, and did translate [us] into the reign of the Son of His love, 14 in whom we have the redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of the sins. Young’s Literal Translation
1 Peter 5:8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. New International Version
Our Enemy is Looking for OPEN DOORS
Any Type of Unrepented Sin or Unforgiveness Opens a Door to the Enemy
Ephesians 4:26 If you are angry, don’t sin by nursing your grudge. Don’t let the sun go down with you still angry—get over it quickly; 27 for when you are angry, you give a mighty foothold to the devil. Living Bible
James 4:7 So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. New Living Translation
1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. New International Version
Worry Opens a Door to the Enemy
1 Peter 5:7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 8 Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. New Living Translation
Philippians 4:6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. New Living Translation