Overturn Every Reasoning That Is Against the Knowledge of God! - BE "STABILIZED IN THE FAITH"

Remember, though, Satan is determined to change our thinking.  He uses every type of reasoning to counteract the influence of the truth of God's Word.

Satan continues  to ask the same question he asked Eve in the garden of Eden: "Did God really say that . . .?" (Genesis 3:1) In the world under Satan's control, we often hear challenging questions, such as these: 'Does God really not approve of the same-sex marriage? Does God really not want you to celebrate Christmas and birthdays?  Does your God really expect you to refuse a blood transfusion?  Does a loving God really expect you to avoid associations with disfellowshipped love ones? 

We need to be convinced of our beliefs. IF we leaven challenging questions unanswered in our minds, they can become serious doubts. Those doubts could eventually distort  our thinking and destroy our faith. What, then, do we need to do?  God's Word tells us to transform our minds, so that we may prove to ourselves "the good and acceptable and perfect will of God." (Romans 12:2)  By regular study, we can prove to ourselves the truths we have learned in the Bible. We can be fully convinced that Jehovah's  standards are right. Then, like a tree with solid roots, we will be firmly rooted, "stabilized in the faith." - Read  COLOSSIANS 2:6, 7.

No one else can stabilize your faith for you, so continue to be made new in your dominant mental attitude. Pray consistently, plead for the help of Jehovah's spirit. Meditate deeply, continue to examine your thinking and motives. Seek good associates; surround yourself with individuals who will help you to transform your thinking. By doing so,you will counteract the poisonous effects of Satan's world and successfully overturn reasons and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God." - 2 CORINTHIANS 10:5.

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