SPIRITUAL WARFARE (is not against people) - PART I
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world E phesians 6:12 W e all remember the story from the book of Matthew , where Jesus had a discussion with satan when He was fasting for 40 days. (then) the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendour (and said) “All this I will give you if you will bow down and worship me.” and Jesus said to him, "Away from me, Satan! For it is written: 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only'" Matthew 4:8-10 We all can agree that Jesus ' response was effective in shutting down satan. However, I wonder, why did Jesus not ridicule satan when he was claiming ownership of this world and its splendour? Because Jesus knew that satan was right! This world is ruled by Satan and his rulers, authorities, powers and principalities. Jesus' response to satan was subtle coz He kne...