Category Archives: Temptation

Sword of the Spirit – Deceptive Words #1279

Posted on January 14, 2024 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1279 “Deceptive Words” Do not trust in these deceptive words: ‘This is the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord.’ … Behold, you trust in deceptive words to no … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Flee #1272

Posted on November 26, 2023 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1272 “Flee” No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Word Storage #1113

Posted on September 10, 2020 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1113 “Word Storage” I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You. – Psalm 119:11 Having accepted God’s salvation plan through Jesus Christ, our sins are forgiven and we are … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Battle Ground #1105

Posted on July 8, 2020 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1105 “Battle Ground” For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Not My Friend #1103

Posted on June 25, 2020 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1103 “Not My Friend” You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Afflicted #1101

Posted on June 10, 2020 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1101 “Afflicted” We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; – 2 Corinthians 4:8 Afflicted means to distress with mental or bodily pain; trouble greatly or grievously. For example: … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Drive Them Out #1098

Posted on May 21, 2020 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1098 “Drive Them Out” But if you do not drive out the inhabitants of the land from before you, then those of them whom you let remain shall be as barbs in your eyes and thorns … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – Brokenhearted #1093

Posted on April 16, 2020 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1093 “Brokenhearted” He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. – Psalm 147:3 To be brokenhearted means to be overcome by grief or despair. There are many things in this life that cause us grief … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – The Day of Evil #1075.1

Posted on November 19, 2019 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1075 “The Day of Evil – part 2” O Lord, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked exult? They pour out their arrogant words; all the evildoers boast. They crush your people, O … Continue reading →

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Sword of the Spirit – The Day of Evil #1075

Posted on August 31, 2019 by ron021950

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1075 “The Day of Evil” Thou art my hope in the day of evil. – Jeremiah 17:17 I write this from a campground in west central Georgia. I have evacuated my home in Florida ahead of … Continue reading →

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