PUTTING UP A FIGHT AGAINST THE FORCES OF UNGODLINESS

Introduction:
According to Jesus, sin is not just about outward actions, but about the heart, motives, and relationship with God. He deepened the understanding of sin beyond the external law and showed that it begins within.

The battle against sin is the fiercest of all spiritual battles in a believer’s life – Heb. 12:1-4/ Mat. 11:12
The reason is because, it is a battle against the satanic strongholds – Eph. 6:10-12/
2 Cor. 10:3-6
? To win this war, we must put up a fight of faith – 1 Tim. 6:11-12/ Eph. 6:16
Week 1 – Putting up a Fight Against the Forces of Ungodliness (Pt 1)
Identify the Evil Spirits behind Sin – 2 Thes. 2:7,9-10
Unclean spirits – Mat. 10:1/ Zch. 3:3-5/ Mat. 12:43-45

How Evil Spirits Operate
Mental Lies & Deception -Suggest sinful, fearful, or twisted thoughts 2 Cor. 4:4, Gen. 3:1
Temptation of the Flesh- Amplify carnal desires and fleshly appetites James 1:14-15
Building Strongholds - Form habitual sin patterns and enslaving mindsets 2 Cor. 10:3–5
Oppression/Inhabitation - Enter or cling to areas of unrepented sin or trauma Matt. 12:43–45
False Doctrine & Voices -Speak through deceived people, even religious leaders 1 Tim. 4:1-2, Matt. 7:15
Isolation & Shame- Prevent confession, healing, and accountability Prov. 28:13, Eph. 5:11

? Seducing spirit and doctrines of devils – 1 Tim. 4:1-2/ 2 Thes. 2:11/ Rom. 1:28-32
Biblical Steps Towards living a Sanctified Life
? Purpose to live a sanctified life – Dan. 1:8/ Dan. 6:4/ Mat. 5:6
? Flee from the traps of sins – Gen. 39:7-12/ 2 Tim. 2:22/ 1 Cor. 6:18
? But we must take spiritual responsibility in dealing with these evil spirit – Mat. 17:20-21
Repentance; covenant pathway to living a sanctified life
? Repentance is the mystery of godliness that is able to rescue anyone from the dungeon of sin – Ezk. 18:20-24