Ignorance is Costly: Prayer Note # 56

     

     "Our ignorance of Satan and his tactics, as well as how to deal with them, is costly for us. 2 Corinthians 2:11 tells us: "In order that no advantage be taken of us by Satan; we are not ignorant of his schemes." The context is forgiveness, but a general principle is also revealed in this verse.

     The word 'ignorant' is the Greek word agnoew. It means without knowledge or understanding of. Our English work 'agnostic' is derived from it. It means without knowledge or understanding of. Our English word 'agnostic' is derived from it. Technically, an agnostic is not a person who is unsure if he or she believes in God.

     We now use the word this way; but in actuality, an agnostic is a person who does not know or understand, regardless of the subject. We also get the word 'ignore' from the same root. In this verse we're urged not to ignore or be an agnostic—without understanding—where the devil is concerned.

     The only sense in which it can be said that God allows everything that happens on earth is that He created the laws and principles—sowing and reaping, cause and effect and the free will of humans—that govern the earth. 

     We, however, implement these principles and determine much of what we reap and experience. Satan, too, understands these laws and uses them to his advantage whenever possible."

Prayer Note #56 -taken from Dutch Sheets’ book, Intercessory Prayer (138, - 140)

The next Prayer Note on July 17 - Satan's Hidden Schemes Prevail: Prayer Note # 57

"And saying, 'Where is the promise of his coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation. For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the Heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water.' "  2 Peter 3:4, 5  (KJV)

Today’s 35th truth: If you are “born again”, you are being transformed by renewing your mind. (Rom. 12:1, 2)

Today's thought:  Stop going in the direction of sinning. Live differently now.

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Tonight's post: Oh, What a Savior!

Tomorrow’s post: Why is it So difficult?

Tomorrow night's post:  What Hardships do You Have to Go Through?