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What does the word foothold mean in the Bible?
The authors of the Scriptures call this “giving the Devil a foothold” (Eph. 4:27). The word “foothold” literally means “place,” and was often used in a military context in reference to an invading army securing a place behind enemy lines from which a deeper attack could be launched.
What does the Bible say about giving without recognition?
“Be careful that you don’t do your charitable. giving before men, to be seen by them, or else. you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.
What are Satan’s strongholds?
A spiritual stronghold is a habitual pattern of thought, built into one’s thought life. Satan and his minions want to capture the minds of people: the mind is the citadel of the soul. He who controls the mind controls a very strategic place! have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.
Where in the Bible does it say be angry and sin not?
Wesley’s Notes for Ephesians 4:26 4:26 Be ye angry, and sin not – That is, if ye are angry, take heed ye sin not. Anger at sin is not evil; but we should feel only pity to the sinner.
What does the Bible say about putting God to the test?
Jesus quotes Moses from Deuteronomy 6:16: “You shall not put the Lord your God to the test, as you tested Him at Massah.” What does Moses mean by “putting the Lord to the test?” In order to understand this verse, we must go back and look at what happened at Massah. Israel had seen God do great things in the past.
What does the Bible say about corrupt communication?
4 Verses 29 to 32. [29] Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [30] And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
How do I get rid of strongholds?
Once you’ve identified a stronghold, go to the Scripture, and study the opposite truth from God. If the stronghold is rejection, study all that the Bible says about God’s acceptance. Use a concordance or a chain bible or topical bible. Then surround that stronghold with the word of God!
What happens when you test God?
To test God is to look at today’s difficulties and say, “A loving God would never let me suffer in this way. Maybe if things get better, then I can trust Him.” To test God is to ask, as Israel did, “Is God with us or not?” God has shown us that He is with us; He has nothing to prove to us.