In part 3 of this 5-part series, Tim and I discuss how to defeat the devil by examining the instructions from James. Learn how to overcome the devil by submitting to God, resisting the devil, and drawing near to God.
In this episode, we unpack what it truly means to surrender to God’s Word, how to actively stand your ground so the devil is forced to run, and the “mega grace” that is unlocked when we walk in genuine humility.
We explore the following key topics:
- God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
- Submission to God means surrendering and obeying His word.
- Resisting the devil involves standing your ground and not giving in to him.
- The promise that the devil will flee when we submit to God and resist him.
- The concept of “mega grace” that God gives to those who humble themselves.
- The analogy of “resist” to an antihistamine, stopping the impact of the devil’s sting.
- Humbling oneself in the sight of the Lord leads to being lifted up.
- The highest place is at the feet of Jesus, where we submit ourselves to Him.
Episode Timestamps
- 0:00 – Introduction
- 0:14 – How James Instructs us to Overcome the Devil
- 0:24 – Scripture: James 4:6-8
- 0:53 – God Opposes the Proud
- 2:09 – Submit Yourselves Therefore to God
- 3:01 – Resist the Devil
- 3:42 – The Devil Will Flee
- 4:14 – Mega Grace
- 5:23 – Resist = Antihistamine
- 6:23 – Humble Yourselves
- 6:54 – Earth Wind & Fire
- 7:30 – End of Part 3
Key Scripture References
- James 4:6-8
- James 4:10
- Matthew 4:1-11
- Genesis 3:1-6