How To Overcome the devil!
“It came to pass in those day that JESUS came from Nazareth
of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. Immediately upon coming up
from the water, He saw the Heavens parting and The SPIRIT descending upon Him
like a dove. Then a voice came from Heaven, ‘You are My Beloved Son, in Whom I
am well pleased.’ Immediately The SPIRIT drove Him into the wilderness. He was
there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by satan, and was with wild beasts;
and the angels ministered to Him.” Mark 1:9-13 (Study Matthew 3:13-4:11; Luke
4:1-13).
“Seeing that we have a Great High Priest Who has passed
through The Heavens, JESUS The Son of GOD, let us hold fast our confession. For
we do not have a High Priest Who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was
in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly
to the throne of Grace, that we may obtain Mercy and find Grace to help in time
of need.” Hebrews 4:14-16
So what were JESUS’ temptations? He was tempted for forty
days and nights by satan, there were wild beasts and angels ministering to Him.
There are only three temptations listed in Matthew and Luke; power (turn a rock
into bread); pride where satan even used Scripture to tempt JESUS to test GOD’s
Faithfulness; and disobedience which was to worship satan to get the desired
results of ruling the nations. JESUS quoted the Scriptures to rebuke satan each
time! We do not know how else He was tempted but think of how you are tempted
and He was tempted in some form of that temptation.
The devil is both the tempter and the accuser of us. “For, in
fact, we told you before when we were with you that we would suffer
tribulation, just as it happened, and you know. For this reason, when I could
no longer endure it, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter
had tempted you, and our labor might be in vain.” “So the great dragon was cast
out, that serpent of old, called the devil and satan, who deceives the whole
world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. Then I
heard a loud voice saying in Heaven, ‘Now Salvation and strength and The
Kingdom of our GOD, and The Power of his Christ have come, for the accuser of our
brethren, who accused them before our GOD day and night, has been cast down.’” 1
Thessalonians 3:4-5; Revelation12:9-10
So how do we resist the devil to
overcome temptation?
“Blessed in the man who endures temptation; for when he has
been approved, he will receive The Crown of Life which The LORD has promised to
those who Love Him. Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘I am tempted by GOD’
for GOD cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each
one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when
desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown,
brings forth death (LSD). Do not be deceived my beloved brethren, every Good
Gift and every Perfect Gift is from above, and comes down from The father of
Lights, with Whom there is no variable or shadow of turning. Of His Own Will He
brought us forth by The Word of Truth, that we might be a kind of first fruits
of His creatures.” James 1:12-18 Do not blame GOD and do not give in!
“Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he
fall. No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to man; but GOD is
faithful, Who Will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but
with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure
it. Therefore my beloved flee from idolatry! I speak as to wise men; judge for
yourselves what I say.” 1 Corinthias 10:12-15 “…will also make the was of
escape…” He has given us the way – resist the devil – do not give in to sin!
“Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your
elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with
humility, for ‘GOD resists the proud, but gives Grace to the humble.’ Therefore
humble yourselves under the Mighty hand of GOD, that He may exalt you in due
time, casting all your cares upon Him, for He Cares for you. Be self-controlled,
be watchful; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion,
seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the Faith, knowing that
the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. But may The
GOD of all Grace, Who Called us to His Eternal Glory by Christ JESUS, after you
have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen and settle you. To Him be
the Glory and The Dominion forever and ever. Amen!” 1 Peter 5:5-11 “…GOD
resists the proud…” “…the devil walks about like a roaring lion…” “…Resist
him, steadfast in the Faith…”
“But He gives more Grace. Therefore he says: ‘GOD resists the
proud. But gives Grace to the humble.’ Therefore submit to GOD. Resist the
devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to GOD and He will draw near to you.
Cleanse your hands you sinners and purify your hearts you double minded. Lament
and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to
gloom. Humble yourselves in the sight of The LORD, and He will lift you up.”
James 4:6-10 “…Therefore submit to GOD. Resist the devil and he will flee
from you. Draw near to GOD and He will draw near to you...”
That is all we have to do to overcome temptation and sin
which are from the devil! “Seek first The Kingdom of GOD and His Righteousness…Do
not worry about tomorrow…” Matthew 6:33-34
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