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“Oppose the Devil, and he will flee.”—JAMES 4:7.http://biblize.com/search?q=JAMES+4:7&q_scope=
THE DEVIL “WALKS ABOUT LIKE A ROARING LION”
In stark contrast, however, there are spirit creatures who observe those baptisms with fury. For Satan and the demons, it is galling to see thousands turn their backs on this corrupt world. After all, Satan boasted that no humans serve Jehovah out of genuine love and that none would remain faithful under severe test. (Job 2:4, 5)http://biblize.com/search?q=Job+2:4,+5&q_scope=
Every time someone is moved to dedicate himself to Jehovah, Satan is proved wrong. It is as if Satan receives thousands of slaps in the face every week of the year. No wonder he “walks about like a roaring lion, seeking to devour someone”! (1 Peter 5:8)http://biblize.com/search?q=1+Peter+5:8&q_scope=
This “lion” is eager to devour us spiritually, causing us to damage or even sever our relationship with God.—Psalm 7:1, 2; 2 Timothy 3:12.http://biblize.com/search?q=Psalm+7:1,+2&q_scope=
Although we face a fierce foe, we have no reason to be overwhelmed by fear. Why not? Because Jehovah has restricted the reach of that “roaring lion” in two important ways. What are they? First of all, Jehovah has foretold that “a great crowd” of true Christians will survive the coming “great tribulation.” (Revelation 7:9, 14) http://biblize.com/search?q=Revelation+7:9,+14&q_scope=
Although we face a fierce foe, we have no reason to be overwhelmed by fear. Why not? Because Jehovah has restricted the reach of that “roaring lion” in two important ways. What are they? First of all, Jehovah has foretold that “a great crowd” of true Christians will survive the coming “great tribulation.” (Revelation 7:9, 14) http://biblize.com/search?q=Revelation+7:9,+14&q_scope=
God’s prophecies never fail. Therefore, even Satan must know that God’s people as a whole are beyond his reach.
The second restriction can be deduced from a basic truth spoken by one of God’s faithful men of old. The prophet Azariah said to King Asa: “Jehovah is with you as long as you prove to be with him.” (2 Chronicles 15:2; 1 Corinthians 10:13) http://biblize.com/search?q=2+Chronicles+15:2&q_scope=
The second restriction can be deduced from a basic truth spoken by one of God’s faithful men of old. The prophet Azariah said to King Asa: “Jehovah is with you as long as you prove to be with him.” (2 Chronicles 15:2; 1 Corinthians 10:13) http://biblize.com/search?q=2+Chronicles+15:2&q_scope=
Numerous recorded examples demonstrate that in the past, Satan always failed to devour any of God’s servants who remained close to God. (Hebrews 11:4-40)http://biblize.com/search?q=Hebrews+11:4-40&q_scope=
Today, a Christian who stays close to God will be able to oppose and even conquer the Devil. In fact, God’s Word assures us: “Oppose the Devil, and he will flee from you.”—James 4:7http://biblize.com/search?q=James+4:7&q_scope=
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