JEFF TURNER

The Christian journey is not just a matter of belief; it involves facing a real spiritual enemy. Oure enemy is Satan. According to 1 Peter 5:8, believers are warned to stay watchful because the devil is actively looking for someone to harm, like a lion looking for prey. The next verse, 1 Peter 5:9, tells Christians to resist him. But what does that really mean?

Resisting the devil is not about shouting at him or trying to command him directly. Some people believe they can bind or forbid Satan with their words. But that kind of authority belonged to Jesus and the apostles, not to ordinary believers. In Acts 19, even those who tried to imitate that power without truly knowing Christ failed. And, by the way, they suffered for it.

True resistance happens in a different way. It means rejecting the temptations that come from Satan’s influence in the world. It means saying no to sin when it appeals to our human desires. The way to stand firm is by staying strong in God and grounded in His Word.

Believers win the battle not by shouting, but by standing firm in faith and obedience.

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.

Ephesians 6:10