Living a Transformed Life

We are encouraged to “ let the word of Christ dwell in [us] richly as [we] teach and admonish one another with all wisdom ” (Col 3:16). The word “ dwell ” means that the Word is at home in us. We know how to handle it correctly (2 Tim 2:13). In other words, we are discerning in how we use the Word in a given situation. For example, if you allow anger to rise up in you because you have been hurt by someone, Satan will use that anger to stir up feelings of resentment and unforgiveness that, if left unchecked, can lead to bitterness and malice. Choosing to apply the Word of God, on the other hand, will not allow the enemy to gain a stronghold in your

Battlefield of the mind

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can be strongly influenced by satanic powers

life. By agreeing with God that anger does not work the righteousness of God in you (Ja 1:20), and that you are to “ clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you ” (Col 3:12 - 14), you are releasing the Word to perform its work in you (1 Thess 2:13).

The Word of God is the most important tool we have to combat the flesh.

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