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There is a battle raging and the battlefield is the mind. That’s why it is critical for us to learn how to renew our minds with the weapon of God’s Word. Romans 12:2 exhorts us to “not be conformed to this world … but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind …” (AMPC). The Word of God is the most powerful thing ...
- Introduction
- What Is A Stronghold?
- Arguments
- We Are to Grasp Hold of Our Sword.
- We Are to Pray.
- We Are to Take Up The Shield of Faith.
- We Are to Nourish Our Minds.
On July 11, 2021, Pastor Eric spoke on the believer’sGreatest Battlefield. Our greatest battlefield is closer than we think: it’s in our minds. The apostle Paul says there is a constant battle raging in our minds. Our enemy, the devil, wages war in our minds through feelings, convictions and opinions that exalt themselves against the knowledge of G...
A stronghold is a mindset or attitude that is extremely difficult to break free from. It is similar to being a prisoner in a maximum-security prison. It is also a place where a sin or belief is strongly defended or upheld. We can be taken hostage in our own mind, by believing lies about ourselves, life or the world around us. God wants us to reject...
The word argument in Greek, logismos,means speculation, reasoning and thought. We must demolish the faulty arguments that work against us and replace them with biblical truth. Understanding the true knowledge of God’s Word leads to correct thinking, which leads to obedience to Christ. Our thoughts are impacted by what we believe. Eve believed the l...
When Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness, He replied, by quoting the Word of God. He used the sword of truth. We are to do the same. We are to reject the devil’s lies, and fight all deceptive thoughts, strongholds and arguments by firmly grasping hold of the sword of the Spirit of truth, our mighty weapon, so we may be able to stand strong...
We are able to tear down strongholds, arguments and pretensions by quoting the Word of God in prayer. Battles are won on our knees. Through prayer, we tell God that we are helpless without Him and that we have absolute confidence in Him. Prayer is a powerful weapon that guards our minds, by helping to keep us focused on Jesus.
When the devil introduces worry in our minds, it is the shield of faith that is our protection. We are to believe God’s Word, so we do not become preoccupied with our problems, rather than focusing on biblical truths. Faith is not only a gift; it is also a choice. We are to choose to believe the Bible. We are to reminisce about what God has done in...
Proverbs 15:14says, Have you ever heard the phrase “garbage in, garbage out”? If we feed our mind trash, in other words, if we follow worldly trends, watch worldly movies, read worldly books, no wise words will come out of our mouths. Life will be nothing but doom and gloom. In addition, Philippians 4:8 states, The mind is the precursor of our beha...
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Jul 10, 2013 · In the other corner: The new challenger, the inner man, joyfully concurring with the law of God. Paul wants to do good (7:21). He says (7:22), “For I joyfully concur with the law of God in the inner man.”. He says that with his mind he is serving the law of God (7:25). This must refer to the mind of a regenerate man.
Nov 18, 2019 · As Joyce Meyer states in her book The Battlefield of the Mind, “Your life will not get straightened out until your mind does.” [2] There is a battle raging inside of us to secure residency in our hearts, from which manifests the way we think and the choices we make. Jesus said, “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks” (Matt ...
Feb 1, 2022 · Answer. The apostle Paul recognized the fact there is an internal battle within each one of us; every believer has an “enemy within” that we must fight. This lifelong battle between the flesh and the Spirit will rage until our death. Romans 7:21–23 addresses the enemy within: “So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil ...
May 27, 2024 · Key Takeaways: Spiritual warfare is a real battle, unseen, fought in your mind, heart, and actions. Good vs. evil. Bible teaches about spiritual warfare, with examples and the role of angels and demons. Watch for signs of attack: unusual anxieties, negativity, relationship struggles, or setbacks.
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Jun 28, 2024 · There’s a battle raging within all of us for control over our minds. It is a spiritual principle that where the mind and heart go, the life follows (Proverbs 4:23). The Word tells us that as we think in our hearts, so we are (Proverbs 23:7). Believers who trust in Christ have turned from a life of open sin and closed the most obvious doors to ...
