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Miranda_78:
Hello Everyone,

I have 2 topic questions
Ephesians 4:27
Don't give the devil any opportunity [to work].

My question is, what happens when we give foothold to the devil to work? And how can we rebuke him not to work his evil any longer if we did.


Regarding Proverbs 18:21
What happens when people around us speak death, rather than life, cursing, and speaking negatively weather it be in the workfield, at school, or at home with those who are not serving God? We obviously can't cut off our ears. So, how can we deal with these things? And if we are around such things can we easily be affected.

Thanks.

rick:
Hi Miranda,

I could not help to think on your first question where scripture says ( Don't ) give the devil , what can we Do on our own ?

We don't have free will and neither does the devil, If the spirit of God is not in one then the devil is that one's spiritual father.

Theses will not resist the devil but those who have the spirit of God can resist the devil and he will flee but we cannot do this on our own, it takes God to do these things.

As far as your other question we must remember that we are here for an experience of good and evil, so shall we accept good at the hand of God but not evil ?

Also remember we cannot experience anything until the appointed time so what ever we experience God knows about it because He planned it for us, one can say God in His wisdom has customized our life for our own good.

Be thankful for all things, ok, easier said than done believe me I know.

God bless.

cheekie3:
Miranda_78 -

I understand that these Scriptures applies to the called out called out Elect of The Lord:

Deuteronomy 28:13
And the Lord shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the Lord thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them:

Job19:9
He hath stripped me of my glory, and taken the crown from my head.

Psalm 23:5
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Psalm 27:6
And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the Lord.

Psalm 140:7
O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.

George.

Kat:

--- Quote from: Miranda_78 on April 27, 2016, 11:08:22 PM ---Hello Everyone,

I have 2 topic questions
Ephesians 4:27
Don't give the devil any opportunity [to work].

My question is, what happens when we give foothold to the devil to work? And how can we rebuke him not to work his evil any longer if we did.


Regarding Proverbs 18:21
What happens when people around us speak death, rather than life, cursing, and speaking negatively weather it be in the workfield, at school, or at home with those who are not serving God? We obviously can't cut off our ears. So, how can we deal with these things? And if we are around such things can we easily be affected.

Thanks.
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1Thess 4:11  Make it your aim to live a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to earn your own living, just as we told you before.
v. 12  In this way you will win the respect of those who are not believers, and you will not have to depend on anyone for what you need. (GNB)

Miranda, we should certainly try to live a godly life, this is a personal endeavor to please God. We are living in this world, among people who do not know or serve God and we cannot expect them to understand or accept what we believe. So maybe it's best to live the way we think is right - quietly, and mind our own business, as Paul suggests.

Php 2:14  Do all things without complaining and disputing,
v. 15  that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,

We should always be very considerate of others, even in their ignorance, not agreeing with it, but not taking upon ourselves to condemn them either. It is not up to us to correct this world, but to have kindness and compassion for our fellow man, as the most important commandment of course is to love and obey God, but what comes next only to that... "love your neighbor as yourself" (Matt 22:39).

I feel that we can bring persecution on ourselves by coming across to others as self righteous... not saying this is what you are doing, that's just one example. Maybe it's pride, temper, defensiveness or a tendency to be sarcastic, whatever it is, things like that can irk others.

If you are around people that curse or maybe say crude things to you, maybe try to ignore them or even avoid them if possible. But you can't change them and to make a comment can make yourself a target for ridicule, also it takes two to have an argument. Maybe you think telling somebody about a fault helps them know what they should change, wrong, in their reproach for what you said they will likely turn on you and taunt, mock or deride you... the devil uses all sorts of means to get to us. So be careful with your comments.

Matt 7:6  "Never give what is holy to dogs or throw your pearls before pigs. Otherwise, they will trample them with their feet and then turn around and attack you." (ISV)

None of this may apply to your situation, it's just general advice.

mercy, peace and love
Kat

Miranda_78:
Thanks for all the responses. I appreciate it, God Bless you all.

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