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Fear of the Devil (from the Net). 
Could someone shed some light on... (simpleman)
It is all in the mind. (Interested )
Wrong! (prophet)
If you are scared of something then you should do something about it. Fear is a bondage. n/t. (Interested )
Truth (prophet)
Sorry, don't agree with you. (Interested )
A word of caution -Fro Interrested (John Doe 666)
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Fear of the Devil Most religions promote fear of the devil. But what you fear is what you worship. If you are afraid of the devil, he need only say, "X is evil!" and you'll run from X. Obviously, he is going to make sure that what you run away from is exactly what you need to face. The devil uses this strategy to frighten people every time God tries to speak. Notice how the first thing God must say is always, "Fear not!" Until you can overcome your panic when God speaks, you will never hear the rest of what he has to say. By using this scare technique, Satan has more control over religious people than over atheists. "Perfect love casts out all fear." (I John 4:18) To conquer fear, remember that it is impossible for the devil to permanently deceive anyone who has chosen to serve God above all else. (Matthew 24:24, II Thessalonians 5:4-5) A wise, loving, all-powerful God controls the universe... including the forces of evil. We need to be constantly reminded of this in order to overcome our fears. Satan is God's puppet. He's like a sparring partner for God's children, toughening us up. He has no power at all against us unless God chooses to give it to him. (Job 1:8-12) Evil is very real and very awful, but we need only ask to be possessed by God's Spirit, and we will have his protection (Luke 11:13). But this, too, frightens people, so that they will not ask God to possess them, for fear that they'll be possessed by an evil spirit. (Luke 11:12) "God has not given us the spirit of fear, but the spirit of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." (II Timothy 1:7) Religion thrives on fear. But Christianity operates on faith. One is the antithesis of the other. Martin Luther had many enemies. Some were prepared to kill him. One night he heard noises in his room. He lit a candle and checked to see if the doors were locked. As he turned he saw the devil himself seated in a chair with a wicked smile on his face... "Oh, it's only you," said Luther, who immediately blew out the candle and returned to bed. While physical enemies might need physical restraints, the only weapon against a spiritual opponent is a refusal to let fear enter your thoughts. Martin Luther knew that, and it is how he overcame the devil. An elephant and a mouse walked together across a bridge. As they walked, the bridge shook from the weight. Fish dived deeper into the water and nearby animals raced for cover. When they reached the other side, the mouse grinned up at the elephant: "Boy! We sure shook that bridge, didn't we?" he exclaimed. When you're walking hand in hand with the Lord of the universe, you have nothing to fear. "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me!" (Philippians 4:13) The devil and darkness have much in common. They both strike fear into the hearts of people the world over. But turn on the Light and they both disappear... almost as though they never existed! ............................................................ Note, I just found this on the Net. Don't know about the people who wrote the above. As far as I know, Christians in the past didn't fear the devil. |
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maybe word use is NOT FEAR EVIL BUT TO SHUN & AVOID EVIL by Little Man of God, 2001, Dec 04
Well, the Lord by His Spirit is speaking to us to have no fellowship with the demons promoted thru' whatever form.eom. by Ivan, 2001, Dec 04 
Most amusing thread by Eveline How, 2001, Dec 05
is evil relative ? Is God evil because he let bad things happen to Good people or we just dun understand being dust? by Little Man of God, 2001, Dec 05
*Smile* by Eveline How, 2001, Dec 05 
i'm saying i dun know too about what's right anymore when there's so many shades of grey and we become more open ...eom by Little Man of God, 2001, Dec 05
The real issue is.... by John Doe 666, 2001, Dec 05 
Amusing it is ..... by prophet, 2001, Dec 05
Untitled by bluemarcus, 2001, Dec 06
i'm a nut for fantasy and sci fiction books.. by Little Man of God, 2001, Dec 06
bluem by prophet, 2001, Dec 06
Hi Eveline by Ivan, 2001, Dec 05
Untitled by bluemarcus, 2001, Dec 06
You may argue till you are blue in the face, it is still non-negotiable! by Ivan, 2001, Dec 06
Response to Ivan by Eveline How, 2001, Dec 06
The foolishness of God is wiser than men. Has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? eom. by Ivan, 2001, Dec 06
Thread 648-3 by Joe, 2001, Dec 06
Again by Eveline How, 2001, Dec 06
"H Potter" is fit for the potty, no matter how many accolades and box office records set by Ivan, 2001, Dec 07
Untitled by bluemarcus, 2001, Dec 07
On the contrary..... by John Doe 666, 2001, Dec 07
Untitled by bluemarcus, 2001, Dec 07
Please by Eveline How, 2001, Dec 07
The difference..... by John Doe 666, 2001, Dec 07
"most of the time" by Eveline How, 2001, Dec 07
Casting down every imagination by Ivan, 2001, Dec 08
So by Eveline How, 2001, Dec 10
It's all about choices, knowing the difference and doing what's right by Ivan, 2001, Dec 10
If by Eveline How, 2001, Dec 10
Of by Ivan, 2001, Dec 10
Untitled by bluemarcus, 2001, Dec 10
Mary Jane by Santa Monica, 2001, Dec 10
Hi bluem, can you tell us how good are those HP books since you've read them?Better in dealing with witchcraft? eom. by Ivan, 2001, Dec 11
Have you stopped beating your wife? by Eveline How, 2001, Dec 11
I have "spiritually beat up" the strongholds "for we do not wrestle vs flesh and blood." eom. by Ivan, 2001, Dec 11
Untitled by Eveline How, 2001, Dec 11
Wow! by Ivan, 2001, Dec 11
It is getting to be "hardcore" meaning "unyielding". eom. by Ivan, 2001, Dec 11
On "hardcore" stuff. by Interested , 2001, Dec 12
Has the knowledge-based economy turns one to be a liberal and modern thinker; worst of all, produce a compromiser. eom. by Ivan, 2001, Dec 12
My subject is about parents and children relationship and not the new economy. n/t. by Interested , 2001, Dec 12
Your mentioning of knowledge-based economy captivates me and hence my question. eom. by Ivan, 2001, Dec 13
Hadly know anything about economics, arts subjects are very difficult and I can't read. Science is much easier. n/t. by Interested , 2001, Dec 13
It has to do with intellectual property which will be central to the new economy. n/t. by Interested , 2001, Dec 13
We are God's property even in the new economy. eom. by Ivan, 2001, Dec 13
So do you expect food to drop from the sky or what? Scriptrues say no work no eating either. n/t. by Interested , 2001, Dec 13
How about trying out some God's manna. eom. by Ivan, 2001, Dec 13
Do you have some? n/t by Interested , 2001, Dec 14
It's God's manna - get from God. eom. by Ivan, 2001, Dec 15
To Ivan/Eveline by John Doe 666, 2001, Dec 12
Hi JD, Thanks for your insights and advice. eom by Ivan, 2001, Dec 12
Adults and Children are different by Christopher Yip, 2001, Dec 12
A new category: RA(BAD) by Ivan, 2001, Dec 12
Which category of reader are you? by Christopher Yip, 2001, Dec 13
Almost persuaded by Ivan, 2001, Dec 13
Read, not meditate. by Christopher Yip, 2001, Dec 13
How does HP Glorify God ? by John Doe 666, 2001, Dec 14
Untitled by bluemarcus, 2001, Dec 14
And then we ask "Why are Christians not too different than the world today ?" by John Doe 666, 2001, Dec 14
Untitled by bluemarcus, 2001, Dec 14
Free indeed.... by John Doe 666, 2001, Dec 14
Right ho! What are you gonna do when... by prophet, 2001, Dec 15
Oh so sad hor by Eveline How, 2001, Dec 14
Why, I thought you had no time for this and already had your last word ? Why come back ? Please show some integrity.! by John Doe 666, 2001, Dec 14
Scared of me ah? by Eveline How, 2001, Dec 14
The writer of Ecclesiastes ... by Interested , 2001, Dec 15
Wrong question. by Christopher Yip, 2001, Dec 14
It is simple.... by John Doe 666, 2001, Dec 14
Ah! by Christopher Yip, 2001, Dec 14
Untitled by John Doe 666, 2001, Dec 14
Okay. (eom) by Christopher Yip, 2001, Dec 15
Yes! We should not involve with anyone who promotes witchcraft in HP books and also not to read them.eom. by Ivan, 2001, Dec 14
Hey, JD why is eating cheese not glorifying to God. I eat it quite often? n/t. by Interested , 2001, Dec 15
I hope you know that it was just a joke ? ;) by John Doe 666, 2001, Dec 24
Read and meditate by Ivan, 2001, Dec 13
Sad indeed. by Christopher Yip, 2001, Dec 14
Do we have to ? by John Doe 666, 2001, Dec 14
Untitled by bluemarcus, 2001, Dec 14
Yes, you don't ALWAYS have to, but sometimes you DO. by Christopher Yip, 2001, Dec 14
Getting bad by Ivan, 2001, Dec 14
Yes, it's a shame. by Christopher Yip, 2001, Dec 15
Really sad by Ivan, 2001, Dec 15
Before your rest ... by Christopher Yip, 2001, Dec 20
It is really screwed up........ by John Doe 666, 2001, Dec 24
Yes! This is going to happen hopefully. Daniel Eaton has to eat back his words like promoting witches are good and ... by Ivan, 2001, Dec 24
To JD n Ivan by Christopher Yip, 2001, Dec 26
Reply by John Doe 666, 2001, Dec 26
On Star Trek and Magic by RTC, 2001, Dec 26
Okay by Christopher Yip, 2001, Dec 26
getting more liberal... by Little Man of God, 2001, Dec 26 
"Spellbound" by Ivan, 2001, Dec 26
Too bad. by Christopher Yip, 2001, Dec 26
Don't just say too bad; it is time to pray! eom. by Ivan, 2001, Dec 26
Thanks Christopher......Here is my response..... by John Doe 666, 2001, Dec 13
From Amazon. by Christopher Yip, 2001, Dec 13
And I feel sorry that you fail to see the difference between jokes and real issues...; by John Doe 666, 2001, Dec 07
Nice joke to you by Eveline How, 2001, Dec 07
This is a known tactic.... by John Doe 666, 2001, Dec 07
Thanks for your admission! :D by Eveline How, 2001, Dec 07
Have you not known by Ivan, 2001, Dec 07
Dangers within too. by Interested , 2001, Dec 07
care to give me some hints..? I wish to have this for research purposes...thanks.. by John Doe 666, 2001, Dec 07
Hints, to JD. by Interested , 2001, Dec 07
Does Apostle Paul's conduct make sense to you? by Ivan, 2001, Dec 07
Ivan, my answer was primarily for JD and anyone else who is doing research. n/t. by Interested , 2001, Dec 08
Just trying to present another angle which may be useful for research purposes. Feel free to edit it. eom. by Ivan, 2001, Dec 08
thanks for the input both of you..... by John Doe 666, 2001, Dec 10
Ivan, St Paul was a intelligent man, just read his writings. n/t. by Interested , 2001, Dec 11
Wrong! Apostle Paul was a learned man from Gamaliel School; his intelligence came from Jesus. eom. by Ivan, 2001, Dec 11
Not talking about the source of his intelligence. Fact is he was intelligent, right? by Interested , 2001, Dec 11
Yap, before conversion he has worldly intelligence; after Damascus experience, he has spiritual intelligence. eom. by Ivan, 2001, Dec 11
Inspiration and Revelation by Interested , 2001, Dec 11
Holy Spirit gives sense to things spiritual and not humanly understood for the human mind cannot make sense. eom by Ivan, 2001, Dec 12
You mean we are to understand through our senses instead of our minds? Heard of ESP or not. n/t. by Interested , 2001, Dec 12
Do you know where to find common sense? eom. by Ivan, 2001, Dec 13
Yes, Are we discussing about commnon sense now? n/t. by Interested , 2001, Dec 13
Can you tell me whether sense and mind are connected? eom. by Ivan, 2001, Dec 13
Sense = touch, taste, smell, sight, hearing and infomation is passed to brains for processing. n/t. by Interested , 2001, Dec 13
Thanks! Now, it is beginning to make sense when the brains(mind) process the info. eom. by Ivan, 2001, Dec 14
Response by Eveline How, 2001, Dec 06
I guess... by John Doe 666, 2001, Dec 06
Again you attempt to put words into my mouth by Eveline How, 2001, Dec 06
Really? by John Doe 666, 2001, Dec 06
i learned to cast spells when i was young.. by Little Man of God, 2001, Dec 05
white magic and black magic.. magic/witchcraft is not evil by itself by Little Man of God, 2001, Dec 05
Little man...are you promoting witchcraft here???? You wanna see what the Lord says?? by prophet, 2001, Dec 05
i am saying a little yeast leaven the whole loaf.. so we have to watch how open we can be ..reverse psychology lah : ) by Little Man of God, 2001, Dec 05
Sorry.......wrong lah! by prophet, 2001, Dec 05
Hey, ! that is my task ! Don't take away my priviledge !!!! ; by John Doe 666, 2001, Dec 05
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