#6 - GODS WORD and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; (Ephesians 6:17) Most people don’t know how to use the Word of God against the devil — even people who’ve been in church for years and have heard the Word that whole time. But hearing the Word isn’t the same as USING the Word. Being able to USE God’s Word against Satan is one of the most important marks of spiritual maturity. It’s not hearing, reading, or even learning the Word of God that makes a believer mature. A mature believer is the person who puts the Word into practice. Putting the Bible into practice is how you invade Satan’s territory. Satan isn’t afraid of your words, but he is afraid of God’s Word! The Bible doesn’t become your sword until you can memorize scripture, Jesus did this. When Satan tempted Jesus three times in the wilderness, Jesus always responded by quoting the Bible. He had already hidden the Word in His heart. That’s how you defeat the devil, too. But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’” Jesus said to him, “It is written again, ‘You shall not tempt the Lord your God.’ Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.’ (Matthew 4:4, 7, 10)
Posted on: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 03:41:03 +0000
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