Quotes About Spiritual warfare

Every hardship you are facing each day is a reminder that you are one of those strongest soldiers of God.

God has a plan for your life. The Devil has a plan for your life. Be ready for both. Just be wise enough to know which one to battle and which one to embrace!

Detrás de la cruz anda el demonio!».

Every unmortified sin will certainly do two things:— [1.] It will weaken the soul, and deprive it of its vigour. [2.] It will darken the soul, and deprive it of its comfort and peace. [1.]

It is to be feared that very many have little knowledge of the main enemy that they carry about them in their bosoms. This makes them ready to justify themselves, and to be impatient of reproof or admonition, not knowing that they are in any danger. 2 Chronicles 16:10

A soul under the power of conviction from the law is pressed to fight against sin, but hath no strength for the combat.

I say, then, that mortification is the work of believers, and believers only. To kill sin is the work of living men; where men are dead (as all unbelievers, the best of them, are dead), sin is alive, and will live. 2.

Christians are called to wage war against this enemy, knowing that there are only two options: "Be killing sin or it will be killing you."25

that the mortification of indwelling sin remaining in our mortal bodies, that it may not have life and power to bring forth the works or deeds of the flesh is the constant duty of believers.

The mortification of indwelling sin remaining in our mortal bodies, that it may not have life and power to bring forth the works or deeds of the flesh, is the constant duty of believers.

To kill sin is the work of living men; where men are dead (as all unbelievers, the best of them, are dead), sin is alive, and will live" (chapter 7). Oh, the pastoral insights that emerge from Owen! As here: If you are fighting sin, you are alive. Take heart.

God says, 'Here is one, if he could be rid of this lust I should never hear of him more; let him wrestle with this, or he is lost'" (chapter 8). Astonishing! God ordains to leave a lust with me till I become the sort of warrior who will still seek his aid when this victory is won. God knows when we can bear the triumphs of his grace.

Every unmortified sin will certainly do two things: [1.] It will weaken the soul, and deprive it of its vigour. [2.] It will darken the soul, and deprive it of its comfort and peace.

The ancients placed love and war in the hands of closely related gods.

I want to believe there's a God. Because I sure as hell know there's a devil.

The devil tempts us to bring out the worst in us, but the Father tests us to bring out the best in us.

The dragon sits by the side of the road, watching those who pass. Beware lest he devour you. We go to the Father of Souls, but it is necessary to pass by the dragon.

Fear is a spirit that produces a feeling.

If the devil is sending you thoughts of fear, resist him, stop the thoughts

God has a plan for your life and the enemy has a plan for your life. Be wise enough to realize which to battle & which to embrace.

The higher the hill, the stronger the wind: so the loftier the life, the stronger the enemy's temptations.

Like a good chess player, Satan is always trying to manuever you into a position where you can save your castle only by losing your bishop.

Prayer is picking a fight with the Enemy. It's spiritual warfare. Intercession transports us from the sidelines to the front lines without going anywhere. And that is where the battle is won or lost. Prayer is the difference between us fighting for God and God fighting for us. But we can't just hit our knees. We also have to take a step, take a stand. And when we do, we never know what God will do next.

If you are on God's side, then God is on your side. God will fight for you as you fight for Him. And you can live with holy confidence, knowing that when God is contending for your cause, your cause is destined to succeed. This doesn't mean there won't be setbacks and sacrifices along the way; it just means the war has already been won.