What does resist in the Bible mean?
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What does resist in the Bible mean?
1 : to exert oneself so as to counteract or defeat he resisted temptation.
What verse says resist the devil and he will flee?
Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs One of the more striking literary parallels comes from a single line in James 4, “Resist the devil and he will flee from you” (4:7).
What does the Greek word resist mean?
αντιστέκομαι {vb} resist (also: keep off)
What did the devil say in response?
He said in reply, “It is written: One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.” Then the devil took him to the holy city and made him stand on the parapet of the temple and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down.
How do I draw near to God?
The phrase, “draw near,” means, very simply, to approach or get close to a thing. To draw near to God, means then, to get close to God. If you get close to God, James is saying, God Himself will come to be close to you.
How can I avoid sin?
Tips
- Always have faith and be persistent in loving and forgiving people.
- When you fail and give in to temptation, be sure to pray.
- Pray before making your decision.
- Say a prayer.
- You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.
- Let your thoughts be of God.
How do we resist the Devil in our lives?
We resist the Devil by refusing to put God to the test by being careless and reckless in our spiritual lives ( Matthew 4:5–7 ). We resist the Devil by living on the very Word of God and not merely on bread ( Matthew 4:2–4 ). Finally, why must the Devil flee when we resist him in this manner?
What does the Bible say about resistance to the Devil?
The Bible says, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places” (Ephesians 6:12). Why will resistance cause the devil to flee?
What does the Bible say about rebuking the Devil?
As a side note, the Bible never gives Christians the authority to “rebuke” the devil, only to resist him. Zechariah 3:2 tells us that it is the Lord who rebukes Satan. Even Michael, one of the most powerful of the angels, did not dare to accuse Satan, but rather said, “The Lord rebuke you” ( Jude 1:9 ).
What does the Bible say about the Devil?
In fact, Scripture compares him to a lion roaming about seeking someone to devour. As such, we must always be alert and on guard against his wiles and tactics ( 1 Peter 5:8 ). God commands us to resist the Devil and promises, if we do so, that the Devil will run away from us. James 4:7 says, “Submit yourselves therefore to God.