THEY’RE OUT THERE

●    assurance devil may wrestle with but not overcome wholehearted believers
●    Scripture attests to Jesus’ authority: not dualism
●    some Satanists, much occult practice in current culture
●    more common / less spectacular ways to give devil a base of operation

EVIL’S EFFECTS

●    shamefulness
●    isolation
●    self-loathing / morbid
●    distancing from God - twisted perception
●    driven by evil influence
●    sources: lust of flesh, lust of eyes, boastful pride of life
●    accusations, deceitfulness of Satan

THE MASTER’S METHOD

●    assertion of Christ’s sovereignty
●    identify the specific problem (naming)
    ●    unforgiveness
    ●    “defence mechanisms” = strongholds
●    caring for the whole person
●    training in God’s truth: e.g. Neil Anderson’s “Steps to Freedom in Christ” -
    (1) Counterfeit vs Real
    (2) Deception vs Truth
    (3) Bitterness vs Forgiveness
    (4) Rebellion vs Submission
    (5) Pride vs Humility
    (6) Bondage vs Freedom
    (7) Curses vs Blessings

THE FOLLOWER’S FOCUS

●    sit at Jesus’ feet, in right mind - take every thought captive
●    tell others how much God has done for you