page 37 - Once we have been deceived by the Evil One into doubting God's goodness, we will automatically begin to doubt His Word. The latter naturally follows the former.
page 42 - quoting John Calvin, "the principle point of wisdom is a well-regulated sobriety in obedience to God."
page 43 - How many of us as believers have accepted similar ego-centered thoughts as totally our own, not recognizing them as the voice of the serpent?...they are always reinforced by Satan, who has assigned evil Spirits against each of us (Acts 5:3-9; Cor. 7:5; 1 Thess. 3:5).
page 45 - Donald Guthrie sums it up best: "Whereas Eve was deceived or beguiled, Adam sinned with eyes wide open."
page 50 - quoting Timothy Warner, "it would be impossible to be owned and controlled by Satan and have a saving relationship with Christ at the same time."
page 54 - even persons like Ruth [analogy precedes] who was not a believer in Jesus as Christ and Lord at the time can resist the entrance of demons into their life if they know what is occurring.
page 54-55 - in pre-deliverance counseling it is crucial to bring the counselee to at least two firm convictions. First, if in truth they do have demons, they must recognize it. Second, they must realize that they have authority over these demons.
Romans 12:2 - Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
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