2-2-25 Resist Worldliness Part II James 4:7-9

To resist the devil really is a defensive maneuver and to put up walls and barriers up to block the incoming temptation arrows from Satan. What is it we have then that God has given us in order for us to resist the devil? In Ephesians chapter 6:13-18, we are instructed to put on the full armor of God let's look at that just for a moment:

Ephesians 6:13–18 (NKJV)
13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—