There is no comparison between the power of God and the power of the devil. God is the Creator with no limits to His power except for those of His own choosing (example–He cannot lie). The devil only has the power that God allows him to have. An example of the subservience of Satan to
The second of the Ten Commandments tells us not to worship an idol: "You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God,
“ If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit,
“Say to them, ‘This is what the Lord says: When men fall down, do they not get up? When a man turns away, does he not return? Why then have these people turned away? Why does Jerusalem always turn away? They cling to deceit; they refuse to return. I have listened attentively, but they do
“You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 I have always considered “Against such things there is no law” to mean–no law of God—God always accepts these things. I wondered why that passage was included because of
The book of Habakkuk in the Old Testament of the Bible has much application to the present time. Habakkuk, the prophet, is complaining to God about the evil and injustice that is in Israel. He says in Habakkuk 1:2-3, “How long, O lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or
Spiritual warfare is not an option. If we do not fight the devil with spiritual weapons we will live a defeated life. We will constantly be in a state of discouragement, bitterness and unhappiness. “He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.” 2 Samuel 22:35 God trains us
The letter of the law (the exact words written in the original language of the Bible) and the Spirit of the law (the intent or principles of the Bible) are never contradictory. If there seems to be a discrepancy, it is because we are interpreting something incorrectly. We should admit we do not understand and
“ Then the LORD said to Cain, "Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? 7 If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must master it." Genesis 4:6