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Scripture Passage: Ephesians 4:27

Ephesians 4:30 says, “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.”

It is unthinkable that a child of God could give a place in his life to the devil and grieve the Holy Spirit of God.

However, there are many of us caught in Satan’s strongholds, and we cannot get out. There are three steps to break Satan’s strongholds in our lives.

Repentance

“...that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts…” (Ephesians 4:22)

Repentance means to be done with sin and deal with our old self; there is no other way around it.

Resistance

“Be angry, and do not sin… nor give place to the devil.” (Ephesians 4:26-27)

Unconfessed sin is legal ground for the devil to take over; we resist by confessing and resisting the urge to sin.

Renewal

“...and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.” (Ephesians 4: 23-24)

Renewing our minds means pursuing righteousness and holiness.

There is no way we can cease to grieve the Holy Spirit until we repent, resist, and renew our minds; this is why we must know exactly what sin is.

Ephesians 4:25-29 reveals that lying, thievery, gossip and filthy speech all make room for the devil.

But perhaps the most egregious stronghold we could fall into is bitterness.

Bitterness will take away our joy and our victory and sabotage our prayer life; it ruins relationships and churches. The slow burn of bitterness quickly ramps up to clamoring, hostility, and evil speech. This breaks the heart of God, grieves the Holy Spirit, and gives place to the devil.

Adrian Rogers says, “Repentance is not just being broken over your sin; it is being broken from your sin.”

The devil does not leave willingly; with the authority of the name of Jesus, we must chase him out. We do this by repenting of our sins, resisting the urge to sin again, and renewing our minds with the Spirit of God.

Adrian Rogers says, “When we are filled with the Spirit, there is no more room for Satan.”

Apply it to your life

How do we break Satan’s strongholds? Repent of all known sin, resist the temptation to sin again the moment you become aware of the temptation, and renew your mind with the Spirit of God.

This week and next, we’re looking at ten reasons every Christian should be a creationist. And here’s number four.

Why is there death and suffering in creation? Many people wonder and end up blaming God. But when we take God’s Word as history, we can have a different perspective on trials—they’re not God’s fault.

Death and suffering are consequences of sin. God’s creation was “very good,” but mankind sinned, and the punishment was death. We’re to blame—not God.

When we have the right perspective, we can become more like Christ as we go through trials because we can trust our good God who’s working all things for good.

Mark Gregston, Wayne Shepherd and Courtney Lafleur discuss how parents can wisely talk about politics with their teens. They emphasize that while politics can be divisive, parents shouldn’t avoid the topic — teens need guidance to think critically and biblically rather than absorb culture’s extremes. Parents should model respectful dialogue, listen more than lecture and allow their teens to process differing views without fear of rejection. The goal isn’t to control their beliefs but to keep relationships strong and create space for open, grace-filled conversations.

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If you don’t know where you’re going, how do you know when you get there? It seems some people are in permanent wander mode. They’re drifting. But those who live for the Lord continually encounter the wonder of God. Wonder . . . or wander? The choice is up to us. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps connect us with the plan and purpose of God. We’re in the opening message of a study series in the book of Genesis. We’re considering God’s plan from the very beginning.

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As a young woman, Camille Cates carried immense grief over the murder of her infant daughter and her abortion. For years, she spiraled into darkness, guilt, and shame. But God rescued her. Now, Camille shares her tragic story in light of God’s Word and His redemptive love for each of us. 

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