For some it means to wander and roam away from the Lord.
We should not be doing that
Yes, abide IN Christ and not wander or roam away from Him.
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For some it means to wander and roam away from the Lord.
We should not be doing that
Yes, abide IN Christ and not wander or roam away from Him.
reneweddaybyday said: The word "wander" means to travel, to roam.
reneweddaybyday said: We are instructed to stand and withstand the wiles of the devil
JayWalker said: Jesus walked in victory never giving place to the devil so He was victorious over the devil's wiles and so should we be
reneweddaybyday said: And Ephesians 6 gives instruction that we are to stand and withstand.
Do you know what it is to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might as instructed in Eph 6:10?
Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
to abide in the Lord as instructed in John 15 is to remain, rooted in Him, fully engrafted so that He shines forth as we hold out His fruit to others.
John 15:4-5 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might is to rely totally on God no matter what is going on around us ... easier said than done ... just sayin'
when we are strong in the Lord and in the power of His might, He works within so we are able to stand and withstand.
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I never implied otherwise.
reneweddaybyday said: We are instructed to stand and withstand the wiles of the devil
JayWalker said: Jesus walked in victory never giving place to the devil so He was victorious over the devil's wiles and so should we be
reneweddaybyday said: And Ephesians 6 gives instruction that we are to stand and withstand.
to stand and withstand as instructed in Ephesians 6 is to abide in the Lord Jesus Christ. As we stand and withstand as instructed in Ephesians 6, we walk in victory never giving place to the devil.
Do you know what it is to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might as instructed in Eph 6:10?
Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
to abide in the Lord as instructed in John 15 is to remain, rooted in Him, fully engrafted so that He shines forth as we hold out His fruit to others.
John 15:4-5 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might is to rely totally on God no matter what is going on around us ... easier said than done ... just sayin'
when we are strong in the Lord and in the power of His might, He works within so we are able to stand and withstand.
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reneweddaybyday said: The word "wander" means to travel, to roam. We are just like those spoken of in Hebrews 11 ... we are pilgrims and we travel/roam/wander in this world as God leads us.
And Ephesians 6 gives instruction that we are to stand and withstand.
We are merely ambassadors in this world (2 Cor 5:20).
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And Ephesians 6 gives instruction that we are to stand and withstand.
Yes ... Philippians 3:20 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.
We are merely ambassadors in this world (2 Cor 5:20).
In and of ourselves, we are incapable of standing and/or withstanding the wiles of the devil. He is a liar and a deceiver. The only One Who has ever defeated the devil is the Lord Jesus Christ ... and He is in us and we in Him. If and when we leave our abode in Him, we fall prey to our adversary. Thank God for His unspeakable Gift!
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Yes, abide IN Christ and not wander or roam away from Him.
Yes to abide IN Christ and not wander or roam away from Him and kicking the devil's back side.
Do you know what it means to submit yourself unto the Lord?
James 4:7
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Yes to abide IN Christ and not wander or roam away from Him
Sounds like you have a lot of growing and maturing to do
Proverbs 13:15
the way of transgressors is hard.
Walking with the Lord is easier than being a transgressor by a long shot.
I've been on both sides of that fence and I can testify walking with the Lord is far easier because I'm abiding IN Christ which gives me access to His strength, power, and ability
...what gets anyone to heaven is Jesus came in the flesh died on the cross for the worlds sin was buried rose the 3rd day the only way to the father. I guess some could be worshiping Mary as a god but... I don't know any that believe or teach she is a god. she was, human creature, not a divine being, and is not to be worshipped.
We just don't see creation as He created them... Not our kids that are lost mislead stuck in sin huh. So its easy to say.. your not getting in .. I am though woot! Just playing.. relax.
So I agree with one that said Can't Catholics be right about Jesus just wrong about Mary? IF they are not worshiping her as a god. Praying to her or some sleeping saint.. its off but. Do they believe in trust in rely on Jesus/Yeshua Christ as lord.
reneweddaybyday said: Do you know what it is to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might as instructed in Eph 6:10?
James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist [Greek anthistēmi] the devil, and he will flee from you.
Ephesians 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand [Greek antihistēmi] in the evil day, and having done all, to stand [Greek histēmi (root of antihistēmi)].
The Greek word "anti" transforms the word "histēmi" from "holding a firm position" into an action whereby the believer actively resists as we wrestle against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places (Eph 6:12).
reneweddaybyday said: to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might is to rely totally on God no matter what is going on around us ... easier said than done ... just sayin'
Glad for you that you have achieved the status of doing that 24/7/365.
I am a mere mortal who recognizes that there are times when I am distracted and I sometimes fall short. God is gracious and is always there when I realize I have fallen short ... His arms are open to hold me close to His heart and apply His healing balm ...
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you think you "kick the devil's back side"?
the word "resist" in James 4:7 is the same Greek word used in Ephesians 6:13:
James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist [Greek anthistēmi] the devil, and he will flee from you.
Ephesians 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand [Greek antihistēmi] in the evil day, and having done all, to stand [Greek histēmi (root of antihistēmi)].
The Greek word "anti" transforms the word "histēmi" from "holding a firm position" into an action whereby the believer actively resists as we wrestle against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places (Eph 6:12).
reneweddaybyday said: to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might is to rely totally on God no matter what is going on around us ... easier said than done ... just sayin'
As long as we walk on this earth, we all (you included) "have a lot of growing and maturing to do".JayWalker said:
When I said "easier said than done", I was referring to the fact that we are "to rely totally on God no matter what is going on around us".JayWalker said:
Glad for you that you have achieved the status of doing that 24/7/365.
I am a mere mortal who recognizes that there are times when I am distracted and I sometimes fall short. God is gracious and is always there when I realize I have fallen short ... His arms are open to hold me close to His heart and apply His healing balm ...
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Ah yeah that would be Idolatry
Did you not know that the Lord said Idolatry is one of the things that cause people to NOT be allowed in to His Kingdom?
IF they are praying to mary or contacting other dead peeps (those departed from this world) then they are practicing Idolatry so those doing such will not be in attendance at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb
Of course! You aren't whippin up on the devil when he tries to invade your life? That would explain a lot.
Go read the Gospels and observe what Jesus did to the devil when the old devil tried to attack Jesus trying to get Him to sin.
Jesus took God's Word and beat the devil senseless! Jesus was using the Sword of the Spirit which is our offensive weapon and we are to follow Jesus and do what He does.
Do you know what it means to submit yourself unto the Lord?
James 4:7
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Yep, some more than others.
So was I, but apparently you are a little short on knowing HOW to rely totally on God
You haven't? It's known as abiding IN Christ walking in the Spirit not the flesh.
Sounds like you need to up your game and get with the program over there!
It's far past time to get serious with being a full time Christian it is not?
I am a supernatural man because I've been born again and filled with the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
I used to be a mere mortal back when I was a sinner living in rebellion against the Lord.
I feel sorry for you mere mortals
2 Corinthians 2:14
Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
reneweddaybyday said: you think you "kick the devil's back side"?
Have you ever noticed that in the record where we are told to put on the whole armor of God we are instructed to pray always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints ? have you taken note of that JayWalker???
Have you noticed all the times Jesus would go off by Himself to commune with the Father? what a great example for us.
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
reneweddaybyday said: When I said "easier said than done", I was referring to the fact that we are "to rely totally on God no matter what is going on around us".
I am a mere mortal who recognizes that there are times when I am distracted and I sometimes fall short. God is gracious and is always there when I realize I have fallen short ... His arms are open to hold me close to His heart and apply His healing balm ...
reneweddaybyday said: Glad for you that you have achieved the status of doing that 24/7/365.
Glad you are able to never find yourself distracted or fall short.
reneweddaybyday said: I am a mere mortal
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I follow the instructions in God's Word ... abide in the Lord Jesus Christ, stand and withstand firm in faith against the wiles of the devil.
"It is written" was the example the Lord Jesus Christ left for us to follow. Good enough for Him ... good enough for me.JayWalker said:
One of the most effective "offensive weapons" ... which is also the most underutilized imo ... is prayer.JayWalker said:
Have you ever noticed that in the record where we are told to put on the whole armor of God we are instructed to pray always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints ? have you taken note of that JayWalker???
Have you noticed all the times Jesus would go off by Himself to commune with the Father? what a great example for us.
1 Peter 5:6-7JayWalker said:
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
reneweddaybyday said: When I said "easier said than done", I was referring to the fact that we are "to rely totally on God no matter what is going on around us".
so happy you "rely totally on God" 24/7/365.
I am a mere mortal who recognizes that there are times when I am distracted and I sometimes fall short. God is gracious and is always there when I realize I have fallen short ... His arms are open to hold me close to His heart and apply His healing balm ...
reneweddaybyday said: Glad for you that you have achieved the status of doing that 24/7/365.
Like I said, there are times when I am distracted and sometimes fall short.
Glad you are able to never find yourself distracted or fall short.
reneweddaybyday said: I am a mere mortal
1 Corinthians 10:12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.JayWalker said:
Yes, triumph in Christ ... so glad for you that you are never, ever, for even one moment drawn awayJayWalker said:
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So you are you whippin up on the devil when he tries to invade your life or not?
Yes and did you notice the Sword of the Spirit is our offensive weapon?
That is confessing and declaring God's Word and standing on what God says expecting God to watch over His Word to perform it in the face of the devil.
Yes there is a time for prayer but this does not mean we ask God to get the devil off of us, no Jesus said one of the signs that would follow believers is in His Name they would cast out devils. - Mark 16:17-18
We are joint heirs with Jesus and have the authority to speak in His Name.
Yeah that was after He ran the devil off.
Yes, God's Word is the Mighty Hand of God so being a doer of the Word is being humble.
Why don't you stop then?
Why keep doing what causes trouble?
Yes which is why take heed, so I don't fall.
Too bad for you that you apparently fall away from the Lord frequently.
You know what not to do, so why do you keep doing what you know not to do?
I told you ... I abide in the Lord Jesus Christ, stand and withstand firm in faith against the wiles of the devil.
Yes, we take the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God and pray always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit:JayWalker said:
Ephesians 6:17-18 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints
in prayer, we acknowledge that in and of ourselves we are unable to overcome the wiles of the devil ... prayer brings us into alignment with God's will and shifts our focus to the power of God ... away from the circumstance we find ourselves in.
I believe prayer is needful in every circumstance ... whether good or not so good ... whether huge or not so significant. Bringing God into our life situations makes life so enjoyable. Who doesn't need God's peace, God's love, God's joy in whatever is going on?JayWalker said:
Psalm 16:11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
reneweddaybyday said: Have you noticed all the times Jesus would go off by Himself to commune with the Father? what a great example for us.
Not always ... He went alone to pray after John Baptist was beheaded, but multitudes followed Him.JayWalker said:
And, you know, if there was ever a person who did not need to pray, you'd figure it would be the Lord Jesus Christ ... but He prayed often ... which is an indication that there just might be more to prayer than asking God "run the devil off".
reneweddaybyday said: 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
God's Word is God's instruction to mankind.JayWalker said:
See the verse just before vs 6:
1 Peter 5:5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
In the immediate context of 1 Peter 5, the mighty hand of God speaks of God's power by which He resists the proud and gives grace to the humble. Other examples of God's mighty hand can be found in Scripture.
Being a doer of the Word is being obedient ... those who love the Lord will keep His commandments (John 14:21).
reneweddaybyday said: I am a mere mortal who recognizes that there are times when I am distracted and I sometimes fall short. God is gracious and is always there when I realize I have fallen short
Like I said, there are times when I am distracted and sometimes fall short.JayWalker said:
Glad you are able to never find yourself distracted or fall short.
reneweddaybyday said: 1 Corinthians 10:12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
you have never, ever, not even one time, fallen in your walk with the Lord?JayWalker said:
reneweddaybyday said: Yes, triumph in Christ ... so glad for you that you are never, ever, for even one moment drawn away
again ... glad to you that you are never, ever, for even one moment drawn away.JayWalker said:
1 John 1:8-10
8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
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We are in every sense, dependent on the word. Yet, we have our pool of instructors that help us not to stray. Some I think, too far. Luther once commenting on 2 Pet. 1:20 handing many, the apparent justification of refusing open study, ", , the Holy Spirit must interpret, or it must remain uninterpreted”.
IF that is true, then you whippin up on the devil when he tries to invade your life!
Good for you man!
I see so you don't actually do what Jesus did which was speak God's Word directly to the devil and demand the devil to get out of His sight (get behind me was not an invitation for satan to follow Jesus around walking behind Him - no, that means "get out of my sight")
Sounds like all you are doing is praying to God about the devil which is not doing what Jesus said to do:
Mark 16:17
these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall THEY cast out devils
We have the same authority Jesus did and does over the devil and all demons under him.
Romans 8:17
if we are children of God, we are also joint-heirs with Christ.
Notice what the Lord said through Paul's prayer:
Ephesians 1:18-21
The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come
Those who are IN Christ have His Power and are above the devil in authority in the New Covenant as members of the Body of Christ.
Sadly you aren't confessing and declaring God's Word and standing on what God says expecting God to watch over His Word to perform it in the face of the devil.
You lack understanding on HOW to use the Sword of the Spirit against your adversary the devil.
Your claim is Jesus did not run the devil off???
That's sounds like the fake "jesus" taught by man made carnal minded religion.
That's a different "jesus" and another "gospel"
God's Word is the Mighty Hand of God so being a doer of the Word is being humble.
Why don't you stop then?
Why keep doing what causes trouble?
Back in the day, sure... but not any more.
Why would I want to lay down and let the devil slap me around like he did Job?
That's just being slow.
1 John 1:8 is speaking of sin that is on our record, otherwise John 1:9 would be a lie
Ever read the rest of God's Word on this topic? You really need to get up to speed man and accept the whole counsel of God!
1 John 3:8
He that committeth sin is of the devil
John 8:34
Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
1 John 3:9
Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.
1 John 3:7
Little children, let no man deceive you: he that DOES righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
1 John 3:6
Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
1 John 5:18
We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.
1 Corinthians 15:34
Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.
1 John 2:1
My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not.
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 cleanses us from all sin.
Galatians 5:16
Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
2 Peter 1:4
Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
2 Peter 2:14,15
Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:
Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;
Romans 6:1,2
What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?
Romans 11:22
Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Romans 8:6
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
Romans 8:13,14
For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
2 Timothy 2:21
If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.
Was that before or after he got drunk?
You did know he was a known drunkard didn't you?
Speaking for myself, I'm not getting my spiritual inspiration from a drunkard like Martin Luther or from a murderer like John Calvin.
I think I'll just stick with follow Jesus.
When Eph 6:10-18 tells me to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might, put on the whole armor of God, stand and withstand in the evil day, praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit ... that is doing what God tells me to do.
reneweddaybyday said: I believe prayer is needful in every circumstance ... whether good or not so good ... whether huge or not so significant. Bringing God into our life situations makes life so enjoyable. Who doesn't need God's peace, God's love, God's joy in whatever is going on?
Psalm 16:11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
living in the presence of God is such a delight ... not sure why you would consider that living in light of the presence of God means I am not "confessing and declaring God's Word and standing on what God says". The devil tries to distract me from living in God's presence ... and, as I have indicated, there are times when I have been drawn away. But God is faithful to watch over me and bring me back to Him.JayWalker said:
so glad you never, ever ... not even for one moment ... are drawn away and you revel in God's presence in fulness of joy with pleasures forevermore 24/7/365.
you have no clue concerning this issue, notwithstanding your insistence to the contrary.JayWalker said:
reneweddaybyday said: Not always ...
sigh ... that is not my claim ... that is your misrepresentation of what I stated.JayWalker said:
Here's the discussion:
reneweddaybyday said: Have you noticed all the times Jesus would go off by Himself to commune with the Father? what a great example for us.
JayWalker said: Yeah that was after He ran the devil off.
reneweddaybyday said: Not always ... He went alone to pray after John Baptist was beheaded, but multitudes followed Him.
And, you know, if there was ever a person who did not need to pray, you'd figure it would be the Lord Jesus Christ ... but He prayed often ... which is an indication that there just might be more to prayer than asking God "run the devil off".
You claimed Jesus would go off by Himself to commune with the Father "after He ran the devil off". I merely pointed out that sometimes Jesus went off by Himself without having "run the devil off". Jesus would go off to have some alone time with His Father away from the fray.
your misrepresentation of what I said and then running off on a tangent of your own making is getting somewhat tiresome.JayWalker said:
1 John 1:8-10
8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
the word "confess" in vs 9 is translated from the Greek word homologeó which means to say the same thing.JayWalker said:
the word "sins" is translated from the Greek word hamartia which means to miss the mark.
to say the same thing about sin that God says about sin does not mean that 1 John 1:9 "would be a lie" when the Holy Spirit searches our heart and brings to our attention that we have missed the mark.
oops ... sorry ... I forgot ... you never, ever ... even for one moment ... miss the mark. Let me rephrase ...
to say the same thing about sin that God says about sin does not mean that 1 John 1:9 "would be a lie" when the Holy Spirit searches
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But you aren't mentioning HOW to run the devil off.
I run the devil off and don't allow him to remain in my life.
I have this authority based on God's Word.
That's where you are wrong.
Jesus is certainly not going to allow the devil to be messing with Him during is fellowship with the Father.
Maybe you need to rest up and tap a nap.
When one confesses and repents of their sin, 1 John 1:9 says they are cleansed of ALL unrighteousness.
You seem to be saying that is not true claiming we all still have sin.
You can't have it both ways, either you believe 1 John 1:9 or you don't.
reneweddaybyday said: When Eph 6:10-18 tells me to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might, put on the whole armor of God, stand and withstand in the evil day, praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit ... that is doing what God tells me to do.
JayWalker said: You lack understanding on HOW to use the Sword of the Spirit against your adversary the devil.
reneweddaybyday said: you have no clue concerning this issue, notwithstanding your insistence to the contrary.
reneweddaybyday said: You claimed Jesus would go off by Himself to commune with the Father "after He ran the devil off". I merely pointed out that sometimes Jesus went off by Himself without having "run the devil off". Jesus would go off to have some alone time with His Father away from the fray.
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you think you "run the devil off"??? lol ... you so silly!JayWalker said:
JayWalker said: You lack understanding on HOW to use the Sword of the Spirit against your adversary the devil.
reneweddaybyday said: you have no clue concerning this issue, notwithstanding your insistence to the contrary.
no you don't.JayWalker said:
if and when satan is absent, it is God Who stays the hand of satan, not you.JayWalker said:
Glad you are able to never find yourself distracted or fall short.JayWalker said:
reneweddaybyday said: You claimed Jesus would go off by Himself to commune with the Father "after He ran the devil off". I merely pointed out that sometimes Jesus went off by Himself without having "run the devil off". Jesus would go off to have some alone time with His Father away from the fray.
you think the devil had any influence to mess with the Lord Jesus Christ during His communion with the Father? satan wouldn't even bother with that ... there was no one there satan could influence to disrupt the communion.JayWalker said:
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So you just live with devils in your life allowing them to have their way with you?
That's slow right there. Really really slow.
Jesus said one of the signs that follow them that believe is in His Name they cast out devils - Mark 16:17-18
God taught me in my Bible to submit myself to Him and resist the devil and the old devil would leave! - James 4:7
Some among us must be using the sissy "queen james version"
Jesus said one of the signs that follow them that believe is in His Name they cast out devils - Mark 16:17-18
God taught me in my Bible to submit myself to Him and resist the devil and the old devil would leave! - James 4:7
I'm joint heir with Christ Jesus Romans 8:17 so I have the legal right to cast the devil out of mu business.
You should get in to God's Word and up your game!
You can't do that by letting the devil hang around in your life.
Which is why I said Jesus is certainly not going to allow the devil to be messing with Him during is fellowship with the Father.
The reason the devil couldn't mess with Jesus when He was having fellowship with the father is because Jesus decided to not allow the devil to mess with Him, that's why.
Jesus exercised authority over the devil and ran Him off, which is where I learned it from.
reneweddaybyday said: you think you "run the devil off"??? lol ... you so silly!
God's provision for me is more than adequate to deal with the devil's nonsense.
Jaywalker said: I run the devil off
reneweddaybyday said: no you don't.
and just a heads up for your edification ... here is what Jesus told His disciples:
Luke 10:19-20
19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.
don't rejoice that you can cast out devils ... rejoice because your name is written in heaven ... I'll go with what Jesus says.
reneweddaybyday said: if and when satan is absent, it is God Who stays the hand of satan, not you.
reneweddaybyday said: you think the devil had any influence to mess with the Lord Jesus Christ during His communion with the Father? satan wouldn't even bother with that ... there was no one there satan could influence to disrupt the communion.
I say the devil wouldn't even bother as neither the Lord Jesus Christ nor the Father could be influenced by the devil. The devil only goes after the low hanging fruit ... probably why you have to keep "casting out devils" all the time.
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I told you ... I do what God tells me to do ...
reneweddaybyday said: When Eph 6:10-18 tells me to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might, put on the whole armor of God, stand and withstand in the evil day, praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit ... that is doing what God tells me to do.
God's provision for me is more than adequate to deal with the devil's nonsense.
Jaywalker said: I run the devil off
reneweddaybyday said: no you don't.
appears you "live with devils in your life" if you have to "cast out devils" and "resist the devil" so much.JayWalker said:
and just a heads up for your edification ... here is what Jesus told His disciples:
Luke 10:19-20
19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.
don't rejoice that you can cast out devils ... rejoice because your name is written in heaven ... I'll go with what Jesus says.
reneweddaybyday said: if and when satan is absent, it is God Who stays the hand of satan, not you.
doesn't change the fact that it is God Who stays the hand of satan ... not you.
more of your clueless banality concerning matters of which you are completely ignorant.
reneweddaybyday said: you think the devil had any influence to mess with the Lord Jesus Christ during His communion with the Father? satan wouldn't even bother with that ... there was no one there satan could influence to disrupt the communion.
you say Jesus had to "run the devil off" when He went off to pray and commune with His Father.
I say the devil wouldn't even bother as neither the Lord Jesus Christ nor the Father could be influenced by the devil. The devil only goes after the low hanging fruit ... probably why you have to keep "casting out devils" all the time.
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Very true...reneweddaybyday said: you think you "kick the devil's back side"?
I follow the instructions in God's Word ... abide in the Lord Jesus Christ, stand and withstand firm in faith against the wiles of the devil.
"It is written" was the example the Lord Jesus Christ left for us to follow. Good enough for Him ... good enough for me.
One of the most effective "offensive weapons" ... which is also the most underutilized imo ... is prayer.
Have you ever noticed that in the record where we are told to put on the whole armor of God we are instructed to pray always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints ? have you taken note of that JayWalker???
Have you noticed all the times Jesus would go off by Himself to commune with the Father? what a great example for us.
1 Peter 5:6-7
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
reneweddaybyday said: When I said "easier said than done", I was referring to the fact that we are "to rely totally on God no matter what is going on around us".
so happy you "rely totally on God" 24/7/365.
I am a mere mortal who recognizes that there are times when I am distracted and I sometimes fall short. God is gracious and is always there when I realize I have fallen short ... His arms are open to hold me close to His heart and apply His healing balm ...
reneweddaybyday said: Glad for you that you have achieved the status of doing that 24/7/365.
Like I said, there are times when I am distracted and sometimes fall short.
Glad you are able to never find yourself distracted or fall short.
reneweddaybyday said: I am a mere mortal
1 Corinthians 10:12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
Yes, triumph in Christ ... so glad for you that you are never, ever, for even one moment drawn away
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John 17:17
Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.