The Evil One Is Fully Exposed!

How to Resist Satan’s Evil Influence
The forces of evil can appear formidable. The Bible points out that those striving to please God “have a wrestling . . . against the wicked spirit forces,” in addition to a struggle with their own imperfect flesh. To win the struggle and to have God’s favor, we need to take
advantage of the many provisions from God.—Ephesians 6:12; Romans 7:21-25.

These provisions include God’s holy spirit, the most powerful force in the universe. The apostle Paul wrote to first-century Christians: “We received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is from God.” (1 Corinthians 2:12) Those led by God’s spirit grow to love
what God loves and hate what he hates. (Amos 5:15) How can one receive holy spirit?

Primarily through prayer, Bible study—the Bible itself being a product of holy spirit—and
wholesome association with those who truly love God.—Luke 11:13; 2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 10:24, 25.
By taking advantage of these divine provisions, you make a start in putting on “the complete suit of armor from God,” the only sure protection against “the machinations of the
Devil.” (Ephesians 6:11-18) Making full use of these provisions is more urgent now than
ever before. How so? Evil Has Had Its Day!

“When the wicked ones sprout as the vegetation and all the practicers of what is hurtful blossom forth, it is that they may be annihilated forever,” says the psalmist. (Psalm 92:7) Yes, as in Noah’s day, the present proliferation of evil is evidence that God’s judgment is impending, not just against wicked humans but also against Satan and his demons, who will be hurled into an abyss of inactivity as a prelude to their eventual destruction. (2 Timothy
3:1-5; Revelation 20:1-3, 7-10) Who will execute that judgment? None other than Jesus Christ, about whom we read: “For this purpose the Son of God was made manifest, namely, to break up the works of the Devil.”—1 John 3:8.
Do you yearn for an end to evil? If so, then you can take comfort in the promises contained in the Bible. No other book exposes the very author of evil, Satan, and no other book shows how he and all his wicked works will finally be eradicated. We urge you to take in accurate
knowledge of the Bible so as to protect yourself against Satan’s evil influences now and to
secure the hope of living in a world free from evil.—Psalm 37:9, 10.

[Footnotes]
The original name of the angel who became Satan is unknown. The terms “Satan” and “Devil” mean “Resister” and “Slanderer.” In some respects, Satan’s course parallels that of the ancient king of Tyre. (Ezekiel 28:12-19) Both started out faultless in their ways but
became victims of their own haughtiness.
See the series “Pornography—Harmless or Harmful?” in the July 22, 2003, issue of Awake!
published by Jehovah’s Witnesses.