Sword of the Spirit

Prayerfully this study course will help the Christian reader in his or her daily battle with our eternal enemy Satan. In Matthew the 4^th chapter we find our Savior locked in battle with the enemy of God and mankind. Satan, who is a deceiver, could not force Jesus to do anything; all he could do was make suggestions but Jesus countered his every move by speaking God’s word.

The scriptures say in Ephesians 6:11 “Put on the whole armor of God that ye may be
able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Of all the armor that God has given to the believer; the word of God is our sword and we use it by speaking it.

Much of the battle that we face takes place in our minds. Subtle little thoughts enter in as small seeds and if left unchecked will produce their intentions.

An example:

An unclean thought of lust concerning a certain woman or man; has produced many acts of adultery, fornication etc.

We must not be ignorant of Satan’s devices and learn to counter his tactics by standing on and using, God’s Word.

2Corinthians 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword...

In Christ's Service
E.L. Davis