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James 4:7 states, “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” Why is that? It’s not because we’re so smart or have the power. It’s because he has been defeated by Christ at Calvary. When I was growing up, a bully moved into my neighborhood. He was about four years older than I was, and one day he decided it was time to pick on me. This bully came into my front yard and scared me to death. After a few long, tense moments, I decided the only way I could get this guy to back off was to stand up against him, so I held my ground. Much to my surprise, he became scared. He started to tremble all over! I said to myself, “Man, I’m really something!” Then I heard a noise and turned around and noticed my father (who was) standing behind me on the front porch. I hadn’t terrified that bully, but the presence of my…
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