đ Lesson Breakdown
1ď¸âŁ Recognize Your Adversaries
Opposition may arise from three unexpected directions:
The Devil: Roaring, deceiving, accusing (1 Peter 5:8, Ephesians 6:16)
The Flesh: The inner battle of old nature vs. new nature (Galatians 5:17)
Other Believers: Even well-meaning Christians can discourage (Matthew 16:23)
Each adversary requires spiritual awarenessânot fear, but understanding and strategy.
2ď¸âŁ Victory Over Satanâs Schemes
Take the shield of faith: Counter lies with truth (Ephesians 6:16)
Donât fear his roar: Trust God, not imagined outcomes
Capture thoughts: Cast down imaginations (2 Corinthians 10:4â5)
Speak truth aloud: Recognize attacks, respond in faith and prayer
3ď¸âŁ Victory Over the Flesh
Feed the spiritual man (Word, prayer, fellowship)
Starve the flesh (avoid sin, guard inputs)
Illustration: Two fighting dogsâthe stronger is the one you feed most
Romans 7â8: The battle is real, but the Spirit gives life
4ď¸âŁ Victory Despite Church Hurt
Other Christians may failâbut don’t follow them
Obey Scripture, not popular opinion
Your walk with God must outlast othersâ inconsistency
Jesus corrected Peter with truthâso can we respond wisely
5ď¸âŁ Recovery After Failure
Falling isnât fatalâquitting is
Philippians 4:13 and 1 John 4:4 proclaim victory
Like a baby learning to walk: stumble, learn, rise again
Confess, grow, and keep moving forward
âď¸ Personal Reflection Prompt
“Which adversary tends to trip me up mostâand what does Godâs Word say about overcoming it today?”