It tells us that we must depend on God to fight our spiritual battles, not on our own strength.
What is, The Battle is the Lord's?
James 4:7
What is, "So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you?"
What we put into our minds will influence the way we think.
What is, "Dwell on the Truth"
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
What is, "Romans 12:2
Romans 12:2
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
We must be proactive, meaning we need to stay a few steps ahead of Satan.
What is, stand guard?
Romans 12:2
What is, And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect?"
Our weapon as a Christians is the Word of God. We must read it and study it. We must hide it in our hearts.
What is, "be prepared"?
Matthew 28: 19-20
What is, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age?”
To stand against the devil. To use our sword (The Word of God) to fight the devil.
What is, "resist the enemy?"
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.
What is John 3:16?"
you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit
What is, "renew your mind?"
Philippians 4:8
What is, Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things?"