I get a lil bit defensive of my God when I hear people giving undeserved and disillusioned power to the opposing team, Satan and his army. Yes, believe me, I am prolly, more so than most, aware of the powerful spiritual battle that takes place all around us...and within us, even; but I also believe that we take away from God's supreme power and the freedom of choice that he has so lovingly given us, when we blame Satan and his crew for every bad thing; or when we sign his name to something he cannot take credit for.
Yes, Satan has influence...but his power comes only through what we allow him to hold over us. Christ has already claimed and proven his victory over evil. God has already won. He has supreme power and as his children, we have complete access to this victorious living. And we have the power of choice. Stating that you need to live in fear of evil spirits attaching to you does not line up with God's truth. Evil has no authority over us. We have authority in Christ. We give Satan his ammunition, WE give him his access to our thoughts...our beliefs...WE give him as much influence as he has. And we open that influence wide when we choose to believe his power reigns without our consent.
This is why it is so vital to take every thought captive. Test for truth. Battle for Truth. Because Truth has already overcome. God has already won. And through His victory, he has enabled us to be victorious as well.
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