Resistir
Resistir ao diabo e às forças do mal é um imperativo bíblico. Deus nos deu autoridade, armas espirituais e poder para enfrentar e vencer toda investida do inimigo.
Autoridade em Cristo
Jesus deu aos seus discípulos autoridade sobre todo o poder do inimigo. Em seu nome, temos domínio sobre as trevas.
19 Behold I give ydu power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy,
17 And the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject to us thro' thy name.
1 And calling together the twelve, he gave them power and authority over all devils and to cure diseases.
1 And having called to him his twelve disciples, he gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out and to heal every disease and every malady.
19 And I will give thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
A armadura de Deus
Somos chamados a revestir a armadura completa de Deus para resistir às ciladas do diabo e permanecer firmes na batalha espiritual.
10 Finally, brethren, be strong through the Lord, and through the power of his might.11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
27 Neither give place to the devil.
4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the throwing down of strong-holds.)5 Destroying reasonings, and every high thing which exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
Firmes na resistência
Resistir ao diabo é um ato de fé ativa. A Bíblia nos garante que quando resistimos, ele foge, e que maior é o que está em nós do que o que está no mundo.
8 for your adversary the devil, walketh about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour:9 Whom resist, stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
4 Ye are of God, beloved children, and have overcome them; because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning: to this end the son of God was manifested, to destroy the works of the devil.
33 And Peter taking hold of him, rebuked him. But he turning about, and looking on his disciples rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan; for thou savourest not the things of God, but the things of men.