We can be assured that if we read the Bible daily, Satan will steer clear of us and not affect our relations with others.
Or will that very complacency allow Satan in? Spiritual pride. Satan used the Pharisee.
Christian arrogance is the ugliest of all arrogances imo. Because of its hypocrisy.
We need to be on guard.
We are indwelt by Holy Spirit God and we wear His armor as those regenerated in the name of Christ. Satan cannot enter in nor use us for his will.
I think that is one of the greatest truths and tools that allow us to discern true from fake.
A pastor I know who substituted for our usual Bible study leader who was having surgery gave us a great insight into dark matter. Not the kind in Physics, which as an aside is said to exist in over 90% of the universe, but rather the dark matter of the lost who assume the guise as one of us and seek to disrupt the peace.
We'd had someone like that as a guest in the last Bible study before our usual teacher took their leave for health reasons. What a nightmare.
Right off the bat the sub said this. Of course the adversary of the peace of our Lord seeks to cause trouble everywhere they go. The Devil knows he cannot assail the saint so instead he persuades the damned to act the part and generate a spirit of upset and discord among the saints gathered.
It is pitiful indeed and yet to be expected because their master knows his time is short.
Pray for them, evict them, and whatever you do, do not ignore the rotten fruit they cast before you so that you know they are not in Christ but are instead opposed to all that is Christ.
He emailed us a gorgeous art work with that advice printed on it after the class. It's on my desktop as its wallpaper to this day.
I hope it helps others as it helped us.
Our regular Bible leader sailed through their surgery and are in very good health today. Just as an update since I mentioned her.
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