Can I rebuke the devil?

We read, “Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm” (Ephesians 6:13). Believers are not called on to charge against Satan, or rebuke him, but to resist his attacks with the armor of God! Jude 1:9 provides a clear example of God's will regarding this matter. It is not His will for believers to bind and rebuke Satan. It doesn't work! Instead, God calls us to respect His sovereign authority by leaving the work of rebuking Satan to Him! Scripture says, “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches” (Revelation 2:29). This is a call to spiritual attentiveness and discernment. It emphasizes the importance of not just hearing, but truly understanding and responding to spiritual messages conveyed by the Holy Spirit. This phrase, often found in the Bible, suggests that not everyone is receptive to spiritual truth, and those who are should heed the message with an open heart and mind. Be encouraged!

Dr. R. L. Taylor, Th.D.