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Dec 11, 2023 · Jesus called us to have an attitude of love toward our enemies. He said we must bless those who curse us, do good to those who hate us, and “pray for those who spitefully use” and persecute us. Peter pointed out that there are times when we must endure abusive treatment for doing good, which pleases God (1 Peter 2:20).
How do worship songs about defeating the enemy impact our spiritual lives? Worship songs that emphasize victory over the enemy inspire and strengthen our faith, reminding us of God’s power and authority in our lives.
Jan 4, 2022 · Answer. Several places in the Bible command us to pray for our enemies (Luke 6:27, 35; Romans 12:20). Most familiar to us is the passage from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. In Matthew 5:43–45, Jesus said, “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’.
Jul 27, 2015 · Sometimes called “the imprecatory psalms,” these songs of judgment call on God to punish the enemies of his people. To give an example, David prays in Psalm 69 against “those who hate me without cause” (Psalm 69:4).
God has given you all authority over the enemy. So, when he tries to send people your way, rebuke him, send him packing, and remind him that he must go back where he belongs—under your feet! These are five ways God promises to deal with our enemies.
And even more than that, I think that the writer wants us to learn from verse 22 that the enemies of God are thrown into confusion by the songs of God’s people. Or to put it another way, God has appointed the use of spiritual songs as an effective weapon against his archenemy Satan.
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Nov 21, 2023 · There is “individual comfort” found in singing songs about a God who fights our battles. There is also comfort in believing that praise is a powerful weapon against one’s enemies.