Religion says, “The devil can do nothing unless God permits him to do it!” Faith says, “Satan comes to devour you, whom you must resist steadfast in the faith!”

Religion believes that God is in control, therefore Satan can do nothing without God’s permission.

They get this doctrine from the Job chapters one and two where God permitted Satan to afflict Job.

Faith understands that Satan was defeated at the cross and cast down from heaven (Revelation 12:10-11). He no longer has a place in heaven to accuse us before God.
We are now redeemed and forgiven.
You cannot condemn or accuse the forgiven.
Faith understands that Jesus has given us all His resources to equip us to rule in this world over Satan and his kingdom. Faith will resist Satan steadfast with the word of God until the victory comes.

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