Other verses to consider, which we should study and memorize include:
· The devil oppresses:
“You know of Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.” Acts 10:38 NASB
· Deceit and fraud are evidence of being a son of the devil:
“and said, ‘You who are full of all deceit and fraud, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease to make crooked the straight ways of the Lord?’” Acts 13:10 NASB
· The devil takes opportunity:
“But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift.” Ephesians 4:7 NASB
· The devil is a schemer:
“Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” Ephesians 6:11 NASB
· The reproach and snare of the devil:
“And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.” 1 Timothy 3:7 NASB
“and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.”
2 Timothy 2:26 NASB
· The devil is rendered powerless:
“Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil,” Hebrews 2:14 NASB
· The devil will flee:
“Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” James 4:7 NASB
· The devil is like a lion:
“Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.”
1 Peter 5:8 NASB
· The devil has sinned from the beginning:
“The one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has sinned from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil.” 1 John 3:8 NASB
Conclusion
We must remember that Jesus warns us of the battle for which we have been fitted to fight: “These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 NKJV).
The world includes the devil and his kingdom of darkness. He controls the systems of the world. Our flesh is affected by those systems. Our challenge is to say, “No,” to our flesh and, “Yes,” to the Word of God by being empowered by the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. He is the intended overcoming life of Christ within us. It is God’s plan for His will and heaven’s kingdom to be lived out through His people whom make up His holy apostolic nation on earth.