But the conflict we are in is a spiritual one and is not combat against human enemies (V12) Christians will have battles with their own corrupt nature carnal nature which is the enemy within. However, a real and constant threat comes from Satan and his demons who is an enemy who has a thousand ways of beguiling and deceiving unstable souls. The devil often assaults believers and seeks to rob them of the blessing of God and of God being able to use them to reach others. He attacks us to destroy the very reason we are on earth. He seeks to degrade and confuse us as to who God is and what is right and wrong. He cunningly beguiles many people to worship false gods and false Christs. Jesus Himself warned that For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. (Matthew 24:24) The Apostle John wrote, For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an Antichrist. (2 John 1:7) Antichrist means someone who is a false Christ and against Jesus Christ. He is an anti or opposite of Christ. Clearly the New Testament tells us that Satan is the one behind all this. Therefore Christians must resolve by Gods grace, not to yield to Satan. God says to resist him, and he will flee. (James 4:3) If we give way, and do not take action Satan will gain ground. If we are unfaithful, distrust either God, or His word which is our armor, we give him an advantage in our personal lives and in our local church. The cause of Christ suffers when we do not earnestly contend for the faith as Jude 3 instructs us.
Posted on: Wed, 04 Dec 2013 13:23:25 +0000
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