RESIST WICKED SPIRIT FORCES

KEEP UP YOUR FIGHT AGAINST WICKED SPIRITS

Even after these basic steps, however, some have been troubled by wicked spirits.  For instance, one man in Cote d'Ivoire studied the Bible with Jehovah's Witnesses and destroyed all his amulets.  Thereafter, he made fine progress, dedicated his life to Jehovah, and was baptized.  But a week after his baptism, the demons began to trouble him again, and voices told him to abandon his new found faith. If this happened to you, would it mean that you had lost Jehovah's protection? Not necessarily.

Though the perfect man Jesus Christ had divine protection, he heard the voice of the wicked spirit creature Satan the Devil. Jesus showed what to do in such a case. He told the Devil:  "Go away, Satan!"  (Matthew 4:3-10) In like manner, you should refuse to listen to voices from the spirit world. Resist wicked  spirits by calling on Jehovah for help. Yes, pray aloud using God's name.  (Proverbs 18:10 says:  "The name of Jehovah is a strong tower.   Into it the righteous runs and is given protection."  The Christian man in Cote d'Ivoire did this, and the wicked spirits stopped harassing him. -Psalm 124:8; 145:18. 

Jehovah has allowed the wicked spirits to remain in existence, but he shows his power, particularly in behalf of his people, and his name is being declared in all the earth.  (Exodus 9:16) If you stay close to God,m you need not fear wicked spirits.  (Numbers 23:21, 23; James 4:7, 8; 2 Peter 2:9)  Their power is limited.  They were punished in Noah's day, were cast out of heaven in recent times, and are now awaiting final judgment.  (Jude 6; Revelation 12:9; 20:1-3, 7-10, 14)  In fact, they dread their coming destruction.  (James 2:19)   So whether wicked spirits try to attract you with some kind of bait or attack you in any way, you can resist them.  (2 Corinthians 2:11)  Shun every form of spiritism, apply the counsel of God's Word, and seek Jehovah's approval. Do this without delay, for you life depends on your resisting wicked spirit forces! 

Note:  These wicked spirits and Satan their leader,  do not totally give up.   They may not do big things if you are a servant of God, but they will still mess with you somewhat.  They like to play tricks on you and other little diddies, but nothing major, but still, wise advice: "Stay very close to God, continue  reading the Bible everyday, even if its only two chapters; also keep studying and praying aloud and also give thanks to him every time he does something for you. For instance: Like make a street or road to be clear to be cross it.  Or if it seems you are running short on time and have a lot to do, he can give you the time he knows you need to get it done. If you need strength, he will give it to you. I always talk to him.  He has been very good to me. If for some reason that  he does not answer a pray for you, it is usually for a very good reason.  If he doesn't answer right away, he is giving it some thought, but when he does answer a prayer, it is just at the very right time.   So keep faith  in God, keep close to him, ready study and pray to Jehovah God. Pray for strength, faith and endurance to face each day. 

Next time: CHAPTER THIRTEEN:  WHY LIVING A GODLY LIFE BRINGS HAPPINESS

From the book: KNOWLEDGE That Leads to Everlasting Life