Ephesians 6:12 KJV, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”
1 Peter 5:8 KJV, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.”
The Spirit of Prophecy The Great Controversy Vol 4, 1884, EGW Ch 24, P. 329, “By earnest prayer and dependence upon God, Solomon obtained the wisdom which excited the wonder and admiration of the world. But when he turned from the Source of his strength, and went forward relying upon himself, he fell a prey to temptation. Then the marvelous powers bestowed on this wisest of kings, only rendered him a more efficient agent of the adversary of souls.”
Solomon’s foolishness can be summed up in 3 words, “relying upon himself.” This is Satan’s classic artwork. In his last ditch effort to deceive the whole world.
The Spirit of Prophecy The Great Controversy Vol 4, 1884, EGW Ch 24, P. 328, “All who are not decided followers of Christ are servants of Satan. In the unregenerate heart there is love of sin, and a disposition to cherish and excuse it. In the renewed heart there is hatred of sin, and determined resistance against it. When Christians choose the society of the ungodly and unbelieving, they expose themselves to temptation. Satan conceals himself from view, and stealthily draws his bandage across their eyes. They cannot see that such company is calculated to do them harm, and while all the time assimilating to the world in character, words, and actions, they are becoming more and more blinded. Familiarity with sin inevitably causes it to appear less repulsive. He who chooses to associate with the servants of Satan soon ceases to fear their master.”
The Spirit of Prophecy The Great Controversy Vol 4, 1884, EGW Ch 24, P. 330, “Satan assailed Christ with his fiercest and most subtle temptations; but he was repulsed in every conflict. Those battles were fought in our behalf; those victories make it possible for us to conquer. Christ will give strength to all who seek it.
No man without his own consent can be overcome by Satan. The tempter has no power to control the will or to force the soul to sin. He may distress, but he cannot contaminate. He can cause agony, but not defilement. The fact that Christ has conquered should inspire his followers with courage to fight manfully the battle
against sin and Satan.”
The quotes above are enough to to remind us that wisdom not consecrated to God is foolishness. It is high time to rely on the Only True God and His Son, Jesus Christ.
We can resist the devil and he will flee from us!
Sincerely in the Blessed Hope.
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