Members 5dumplings@home Posted October 12, 2007 Members Share Posted October 12, 2007 Especially verse 7 "Submit yourselves therefore unto God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you." Does submitting to God mean that we we have more power to resist the devil than when we are not submitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators HappyChristian Posted October 12, 2007 Administrators Share Posted October 12, 2007 I personally would assume so. We can't resist the devil in our own strength (remember even Micheal the Archangel didn't dare rebuke him on his own). I believe the Lord put the submit statement first because it has to come first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Madeline Posted October 12, 2007 Members Share Posted October 12, 2007 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John81 Posted October 12, 2007 Members Share Posted October 12, 2007 [quote="Madeline"]I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13[/quote] :amen: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Madeline Posted October 19, 2007 Members Share Posted October 19, 2007 The devil will not waste his time with those who are resisting his machinations. He has limited resources and roams about like a lion looking for someone to devour - something he can't do in the case of believers who are walking closely with their God (v.8) because they are not spiritually vulnerable. Also, if we are not subject to discipline, we can expect to be completely protected by the Lord, with the only exception being His occasional allowance of different tests for our spiritual growth. James' advice here in 4:4-7 is directed towards a good and proper walk with the Lord: repentance, proper orientation towards eternity rather than the world, reminding us that the Spirit dwells in us in part for the purpose of resisting sinful desires, reminding us that God's grace comes to those who live in humility rather than arrogance, and telling us to stop fighting God and respond to Him instead. Such things are consistent with a close walk with the Lord, and all who are so walking are in much better position to resist the devil and handle whatever fiery darts he is allowed to send our way. Love, Madeline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John81 Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 The devil will not waste his time with those who are resisting his machinations. He has limited resources and roams about like a lion looking for someone to devour - something he can't do in the case of believers who are walking closely with their God (v.8) because they are not spiritually vulnerable. Also, if we are not subject to discipline, we can expect to be completely protected by the Lord, with the only exception being His occasional allowance of different tests for our spiritual growth. James' advice here in 4:4-7 is directed towards a good and proper walk with the Lord: repentance, proper orientation towards eternity rather than the world, reminding us that the Spirit dwells in us in part for the purpose of resisting sinful desires, reminding us that God's grace comes to those who live in humility rather than arrogance, and telling us to stop fighting God and respond to Him instead. Such things are consistent with a close walk with the Lord, and all who are so walking are in much better position to resist the devil and handle whatever fiery darts he is allowed to send our way. Love, Madeline :thumb :amen: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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