Resisting Temptation and Evil
by John Piper
A wartime mindset must include shrewd knowledge of enemy tactics: Ephesians 5:11, "Take no part in unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them." (read article)
by Wayne Stiles
We cannot cast out temptation. But we can resist. We have a great opportunity to glorify Christ by responding with faithfulness in the face of evil enticements. (read more)
by John Piper
Increasingly, missionaries and evangelists are asking whether the "principalities, powers, world rulers of this present darkness and spiritual hosts of wickedness in heavenly places" may refer to a hierarchy of demonic beings, some of whom are charged with darkening and oppressing a specific territory or people. If so, it may be that some kind of concerted prayer of resistance focused on these territorial spirits might "open" a territory to the gospel in unprecedented ways. (read article) |
