NOR GIVE PLACE TO THE DEVIL Ephesians 4:27

WE ARE AT WAR The enemy is real. Ephesians 6:11-12, 1 Peter 5:8 The enemy is real. Ephesians 6:11-12, 1 Peter 5:8 John 8:44 “He was a murderer from the beginning…” John 8:44 “He was a murderer from the beginning…” Are we giving a place to the devil? Are we giving a place to the devil?

EPHESIANS 4:20-24 But you have not so learned Christ, 21 if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, 23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.

WE NEED THE TRUTH 21 if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus

WE NEED THE TRUTH The devil is the father of lies – John 8:44 The devil is the father of lies – John 8:44 Jesus is the way, truth and life – John 14:6 Jesus is the way, truth and life – John 14:6 We must set our course to walk in truth We must set our course to walk in truth Psalm 86:11, 1 Peter 1:22-23, 3 John 1:4 Psalm 86:11, 1 Peter 1:22-23, 3 John 1:4

DISPLACEMENT 22 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts,

DISPLACEMENT Colossians 3:8-9 Colossians 3:8-9 Turn away from sin and resolve not to practice it, Ez. 18:30-32 Turn away from sin and resolve not to practice it, Ez. 18:30-32 Lay aside every weight and sin, Hebrews 12:1 Lay aside every weight and sin, Hebrews 12:1 Put to death the deeds of the body so we may live, Romans 8:12-14 Put to death the deeds of the body so we may live, Romans 8:12-14 Jesus calls for radical steps to be taken, Matthew 18:8-9 Jesus calls for radical steps to be taken, Matthew 18:8-9

RESISTANCE 23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind,

RESISTANCE Romans 12:1-2 Romans 12:1-2 Submit and draw near to God, James 4:7 Submit and draw near to God, James 4:7 Be steadfast in the faith, 1 Peter 5:8-9 Be steadfast in the faith, 1 Peter 5:8-9 Change our thinking, Proverbs 23:7 Change our thinking, Proverbs 23:7

OCCUPATION 24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.

OCCUPATION Romans 13:13-14 Romans 13:13-14 A new man was born in baptism – Romans 6:3-4, 2 Corinthians 5:17 A new man was born in baptism – Romans 6:3-4, 2 Corinthians 5:17 Leave no place for the devil – Eph. 4:27, Matthew 12:43-45 Leave no place for the devil – Eph. 4:27, Matthew 12:43-45 Put on the new man, Colossians 3:10-17 Put on the new man, Colossians 3:10-17

FORTIFICATION Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

FORTIFICATION Imitate God as dear children – Ephesians 5:1; 1 Peter 1:13-16 Walk in love – Ephesians 5:2; 1 Corinthians 16:14 Walk as children of light – Ephesians 5:8; 1 John 1:5-7; 2 Peter 1:5-10 Walk circumspectly – Ephesians 5:15; Colossians 3:17; 4:5 Accept God’s appointed stations in life – Eph. 5:22-6:9; Col. 3:18-4:1 By putting on the whole armor of God – Ephesians 6:10-18

GIVE NO PLACE TO THE DEVIL Appeal To Truth – “The truth will make you free” Displacement – Kick Satan out of our lives Resistance – Renew our minds, get our thinking right. Occupation – Put on the new man with his deeds.. Fortification – Add the things to our lives God provides to make us strong.

BE SAVED TODAY! Believe – John 8:24 Believe – John 8:24 Confess – Matthew 10:32-33 Confess – Matthew 10:32-33 Repent – Luke 13:3 Repent – Luke 13:3 Be baptized – Mark 16:16 Be baptized – Mark 16:16 Be Faithful – Revelation 2:10 Be Faithful – Revelation 2:10