Tag: Satan

Standing Firm Against a Real Enemy

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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

The Accuser and Our Unshakable Hope

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JEFF TURNER

The Bible gives many names to the devil. He is called the serpent, the dragon, the deceiver, the father of lies, and most often, Satan. But one of the most troubling titles is “the accuser.” According to Revelation 12, Satan stands before God day and night, accusing Christians—people who follow Jesus.

This is unsettling because it shows that Satan is not only crafty and intelligent but also fully aware of our failures. He brings these sins before God, hoping to turn Him against us. It’s a fearful thought to imagine someone constantly pointing out our wrongs to God.

But the Bible gives us a clear and powerful answer in Romans 8. There, the apostle Paul tells us that “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Paul later asks, “Who is it that condemns?” And the answer is, not Jesus—He is the one who made us right with God. And not God—His justice has already been satisfied by Christ’s sacrifice.

The story of Job shows Satan trying to accuse and test a faithful man. Yet even though Job suffered, Satan couldn’t break him. In the end, Job’s trust in God grew stronger.

Even though the devil never stops accusing, he cannot truly condemn us. That power belongs to God alone, and through Christ, we are safe. Consider, Romans 8:1 tells us, “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.” That is our promise and our peace.