Not much is written on the subject of the devil and how to deal with him. A few Christian authors may tackle the topic from a historical point of view, explaining where he came from, how he was lifted up in pride and was kicked from heaven; and some reference the fact that he was once an angel who was in charge of the music or worship in heaven; but few talk about how he and his wicked spirits work in the earth to attack man. As a matter of fact, it appears that far too many preachers are afraid to tackle the subject at all.
Many years ago, comedian Flip Wilson popularized the saying; "the devil made me do it." That saying caught on like wildfire and people began to talk about the devil, even if it was only offhandedly. When you start talking about the devil; that means you've got to discuss demons and evil spirits and the supernatural; and that's downright scary for some Christians...but not so with the secular world. Today you can turn the TV on to any major television network and you will see stories about the supernatural, ghosts and psychics: Bones; Ghost Whisperers; Supernatural; Wizards of Waverly Place, and so on. So, I figured if the world is not afraid to tackle supernatural subject matter, then why can't Christians tackle it.
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The bible says of Satan, Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it (John 8:44). The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly (John 10:10). We all need to grease down and whup the devil like he stole your last dollar-and more than likely it was him.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. (John 10:1). Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer (Proverbs 28:24). That's exactly who we need to "whup." His name is Satan, Lucifer, that old serpent, the devil. Let's give him two black eyes when we smack him upside the head with the Word of God because he comes to steal, kill and destroy mankind.
As an author, my objective is to awaken the world to the notion that Satan is alive and well. In my humorous approach to this topic, I would say, let's "Whup him [the devil] like he stole something;" that's what my momma would have done to me had I brought something home that didn't belong to me. And really he did steal something, because the bible describes the devil as one who comes to steal, kill and destroy.
If you're looking for a formula and guide on how to "whup" the devil: 1) Pray to the Father in the name of Jesus; 2) Know that Jesus gave us power over all the power of the enemy and nothing Satan can do to hurt us according to Luke 10:19; 3) Find a prayer partner who will agree with you on your prayer request, according to Matthew 18:18-20; 4) Resist the devil and he will flee; 5) Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil; 6) Know that your battle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers of darkness and spiritual wickedness in high places; and 7) Expect to win as God answers your prayer and gives you victory over the devil. This is only a few steps as a Spiritual Weapons Guide to help you defeat our adversary the devil. Use the Word of God as your guide on how to speak to the devil and how to wage war with our chief enemy, Satan and win. We all need to get mad at the devil and whup the devil like he stole your last dollar-and more than likely it was him.