How powerful is the devil? Even though the Scriptures tell us little about Satan's origin, they tell us that he is a fallen angel of considerable power. One of the most familiar passages is Ephesians 6:12 :
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Jesus called Satan the "ruler of this world" ( John 12:31 ), and Jude tells us that he is so powerful that even Michael the archangel lacked the power to rebuke him ( Jude 1:9 ). Paul called him the "god of this age" in 2 Corinthians 4:4 . He also portrayed him ( Ephesians 6:12 ) as the head of a great, highly organized "army" of evil spirit beings. He is a cunning liar, capable of seducing Adam and Eve, and disguising himself as an "angel of light" ( 2 Corinthians 11:14 ).
While Satan is portrayed in the Bible as powerful, dangerous, and an adversary to be respected, he shouldn't be considered in any way equal to God. He is a creature, with creaturely limitations. His power is nothing in comparison with that of the sovereign God. And according to James 4:7 , because of the power God gives to His children, if we resist the devil he will flee from us. Although subtle and cunning, the devil is a defeated foe who continues to resist God furiously until the time that he will be sealed in hell forever
The Bible indicates that pride was the element that led Lucifer to rebel against God ( Isaiah 14:12-14 ; Ezekiel 28:12-19 ). His pride led him to an act of utter foolishness -- the rejection of God's authority and priority as Creator.
Satan continues his hopeless rebellion today -- hating God and everything that honors Him ( John 8:42-44 ). Satan is like a terrorist who hates his enemy with such passion that he is willing to sacrifice his own life to kill him. Perhaps the satanic mind has become so warped and twisted that it is no longer capable of objectivity. The "father of lies" may have become the victim of his own delusions. (from RBC)
Deuteronomy 18:9-13 NIV When you enter the land the LORD your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways of the nations there. 10 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in [a] the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, 11 or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. 12 Anyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD, and because of these detestable practices the LORD your God will drive out those nations before you. 13 You must be blameless before the LORD your God Jude 1:20-23 “But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. And of some have compassion, making a difference; and others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.”
1 John 3:18 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. 2 Peter 2:1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. 1 Peter 5:8, This is why it is imperative for Christians to Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour Ephes5:11 Don't participate in the fruitless works of darkness, but instead, expose them. James 4:7, Humble yourselves before God. Resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. Philippians 3:8, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Everything else is worthless when compared with . . . knowing Christ. Philippians 3:9 I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ. Philippians-1:6-Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good works in you will perform it untill the the day of Jesus Christ; 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely. And may your spirit, soul, and body be kept sound and blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful, and also will do it. These are not just words from some “antique book of cliques” it lives & is alive has the ability to “set the captives free! Amen. &nb sp; Yours in Christ Dale “WaseatchuTalkLot”
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