“Realities About Working with Your Enemies”

 “Realities About Working with Your Enemies” 

Mark 3:1-2
“Jesus went into the synagogue again and noticed a man with a deformed hand. 2) Since it was the Sabbath, Jesus’ enemies watched him closely. If he healed the man’s hand, they planned to accuse him of working on the Sabbath.” (NLT) 

I. Description of Your Enemies
Listed below is essential insight believers should possess about their enemies. 

1. Every child of God has enemies that are . 

1 John 2:15-16 

“Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. 16) For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world.” (NLT) 

2. Every child of God has enemies that are . 

1 Peter 5:8
“Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.” (NLT)

3. Every child of God has enemies that are .

Galatians 5:17

“For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want.” (NIV)

4. Every child of God has enemies that are . 

2 Kings 6:18 

“As the enemy came down toward Elisha, he prayed to the Lord, “Make these people blind.” So he made the Aramean army blind, as Elisha had asked.” (NCV) 

5. Every child of God has enemies that are . 

Ephesians 6:12 

“For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.” (NLT) 

II. Decisions Towards Your Enemies
Listed below are choices believers should make as it relates to their enemies. 

1. Believers should practice their enemies. 

Romans 12:14 

“Bless your enemies; no cursing under your breath.” (MSG) 

2. Believers should practice their enemies. 

Romans 12:20 

“Instead, “If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals of shame on their heads.” (NLT) 

3. Believers should practice  their enemies. 

Colossians 3:13
  “Put up with each other, and forgive anyone who does you wrong, just as Christ has forgiven you.” (CEV)

4. Believers should practice their enemies. 

Exodus 23:4-5 

“If you come across your enemy’s ox or donkey wandering off, be sure to return it. 5) If you see the donkey of someone who hates you fallen down under its load, do not leave it there; be sure you help them with it.” (NIV) 

5. Believers should practice   their enemies. 

Luke 6:35 

“Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked.” (NLT)

III. Defeat Over Your Enemies
Listed below are avenues believers can take to be victorious against their enemies. 

1. can help believers to be victorious over their enemies. 

Ephesians 6:11 

“Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.” (NLT) 

2. can help believers to be victorious over their enemies. 

Ephesians 6:16 

“Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.” (NKJV) 

3. can help believers to be victorious over their enemies. 

James 4:7 

“So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (NLT) 

4. can help believers to be victorious over their enemies. 

Matthew 4:8-11 

“Next the devil took him to the peak of a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9) “I will give it all to you,” he said, “if you will kneel down and worship me.” 10) “Get out of here, Satan,” Jesus told him. “For the Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the LORD your God and serve only him.’” 11)Then the devil went away, and angels came and took care of Jesus.” (NLT) 

5. can help believers to be victorious over their enemies. 

Revelation 12:9, 11 

“This great dragon—the ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, the one deceiving the whole world—was thrown down to the earth with all his angels. 11) And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die.” (NLT) 

IV. Desires for Your Enemies
Please select one letter of the alphabet and list 5 things you would like to see as it relates to your enemies. EXAMPLE – Letter A: 

• I would like to see my enemies Abolished. 
• I would like to see my enemies Addressed. 
• I would like to see my enemies Admonished. 
• I would like to see my enemies Afflicted. 
• I would like to see my enemies Apprehended. 

1. I would like to see my enemies(MULTILINE) . 

2. I would like to see my enemies(MULTILINE) . 

3. I would like to see my enemies(MULTILINE) . 

4. I would like to see my enemies (MULTILINE). 

5. I would like to see my enemies(MULTILINE) . 

NOTES: 

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