Text For Monday, 09 April 2007

[barry]

Oppose the Devil, and he will flee from you.—Jas. 4:7.

One way to go on the offensive in opposing Satan and the wicked spirit creatures in league with him is by having nothing to do with occult or magical practices and those indulging in them. The Scriptures clearly show that servants of Jehovah must refuse to look for omens or to engage in astrology, divination, and spiritism. If we are spiritually active and strong, we need not be afraid that someone will cast a spell on us. (Num. 23:23; Deut. 18:10-12; Isa. 47:12-15; Acts 19:18-20) We “oppose the Devil” by adhering to Bible standards and truths and by taking a firm stand against him. The world is in harmony with Satan because he is its god. (2 Cor. 4:4) We therefore reject the world’s traits, such as pride, selfishness, immorality, violence, and materialism. Satan will ‘flee from us’ in defeat if we are in full submission to Jehovah and prayerfully rely on Him.—Eph. 6:18. w 1/15/06 19, 20a

[eyes&ears]

Thanks Barry.

Today's text was a very timely reminder especially the last sentence.

" Satan will flee from us in defeat IF WE ARE IN FULL SUBMISSION TO JEHOVAH AND PRAYERFULLY RELY ON HIM."

This is what I pray we all have the faith to do in the days ahead. It is so easy to say what we intend to do because of our strong faith when things are not so troublesome. But what will we really do when under A LIFE AND DEATH SITUATION???

(REMEMBER PETER - 3 TIMES)

I also pray that we never become so overconfident that we forget 1Cor 10:12, Consequently let him that THINKS HE IS STANDING BEWARE THAT HE DOES NOT FALL.

WE KNOW WHAT HAPPENS TO THOSE WHO ARE SPIRITUALLY ARROGANT.

See ya all later. Today is the day I start RE-READING the Scriptures from beginning to end. This should keep me busy for sometime :ban_dance01: :Love: :wave:

E & E