Prepare-for-War

Everyone has a continual "thought life" going on in his or her mind. That is the way we are created. We are responsi ble to bring every one of these thoughts captive to Jesus Christ. You must understand that Satan can inject thoughts into your mind just the same as a doctor can inject medicine into your body. Satan and his demons can do this from outside your body. They do not have to be inside you to do it. They can also do the same thing with emotions. Fear is Satan's most powerful weapon. However, Satan and his demons cannot read your mind. Only God can know your thoughts and intentions. (See He brews 4:12-13 and Jeremiah 17:9-10.) Therefore, as in the example Jesus set for us when He was here on earth in human form, we must rebuke Satan and his demons out loud. Satan will put thoughts into your mind starting with the word "I" to make you think the thought was originated by you. For instance, a thought may come such as, "I sure would like to do ," something which you know is sin. As soon as you realize such a thought is in your mind, you need to attack the real source. Out loud say something like this: "Satan and you demons, I rebuke you in the name of Jesus Christ. I will not accept that thought. Go away!" Then force yourself to think about scripture, recite a passage out loud, if necessary, to control your mind. Now let's go back to "Herman" our little double-minded man shown at the beginning of this chapter and look at some common attacks by demons on his life.

One of the most common attacks is on a person's assurance of salvation. Here, on Monday, Herman received Jesus as his Lord and Savior.

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