And the great dragon was thrown down, the serpent of old who is called the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him… Woe to the earth and the sea, because the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, knowing that he has only a short time. (Rev 12:7-17)

FIRST THE PHYSICAL
The world forces of darkness are striving to corrupt every individual, destroy every family, enslave every nation, and deceive every congregation. Time is limited!

The Nature of the Beast
Jesus said to them, "Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies." (John 8:42-44)

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly." (John 10:10)

Sin Destroys Relationships and Effectiveness
Any kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and any city or house divided against itself will not stand. (Matt 12:25)

What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you? Is not the source your pleasures that wage war in your members? You lust and do not have; so you commit murder. You are envious and cannot obtain; so you fight and quarrel. (James 4:1-4)

Committing indecent acts and receiving in their own persons the due penalty of their error. (Rom 1:26-32)

Be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. Do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation. (Eph 5:5-18)

Understand the System
Why are the nations in an uproar and the peoples devising a vain thing? The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers take counsel together against the LORD! (Ps 2:1-3)

For speaking out arrogant words of vanity they entice by fleshly desires, by sensuality, those who barely escape from the ones who live in error, promising them freedom while they themselves are slaves of corruption; for by what a man is overcome, by this he is enslaved. (2 Peter 2:18-22)

The borrower becomes the lender's slave. (Prov 22:7)

Is it not the rich who oppress you and personally drag you into court? (James 2:6)

A wicked man receives a bribe to pervert the ways of justice. (Prov 17:23)

Prepare for Persecution
So that no one would be disturbed by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we have been destined for this. For indeed when we were with you, we kept telling you in advance that we were going to suffer affliction. (1 Thess 3:3-5)

Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. (Matt 10:28)

Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and might free those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives. (Heb 2:14-15)

Read & Discover: Matt 9:36-38; Rom 8:18-39; 1 Peter 5:8-10

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