(Hebrews 3:13 ESV)

We need people in our lives who will love us enough to warn us when necessary. Just as “iron sharpens iron” (Proverbs 27:17 NIV), we’re to push each other toward Christ-like behavior and protect one another from failing in our faith.

God calls us to “tell each other the truth, because we all belong to each other in the same body” (Ephesians 4:25 NCV). The basis for warning each other in loving truth is that “we all belong to each other.”

Our warnings are not to be mere rebukes; they should be positive and redemptive – calling us to a higher place and reminding each other of our godly purpose. They are exhortations for restoration, and are given as loving corrections with a humble heart and compassionate words.

The apostle Paul said, “So be on your guard! Remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.” (Acts 20:31 NIV). Can you hear the passion and compassion in his voice? When our warnings are motivated by love and based on committed relationships, they rarely come across as harsh or mean.

In fact, when we warn others, we tell them how much we love them.

And as part of a Christian community, we also should be ready and willing to receive warnings from others. The fact is, we all have blind spots. Just like a driver sometimes needs help to see what’s in a car’s blind spot, we need friends to help us see things in us or near us that we don’t see ourselves. And in the same way we would warn a driver, the point is not to tear down the other person, but to keep him safely on the road.

Paul also says the warning should be immediate – “as long as it is called ‘today.’” We should seize the moment because waiting to warn only leads to disaster.

So what?

· Take a loving risk – You show your love for others by lovingly letting them know of blind spots. It takes a risk to show love in this way, but what will it cost if you don’t warn your friend? Who in your life needs to hear a word of warning?

· Loving restoration – When you point out a blind spot, it should not be done in anger. Your motive should be to restore your friend to a strong Christian walk and witness. Ask, “How can I make this warning tender?”

· Listen, don’t defend – Are you willing and prepared to receive a similar warning? When someone points out a blind spot in your life, listen – and don’t defend yourself. Take it to God and ask if it is true. If it is, ask him what you should do about it.

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Without the presence of Jesus Christ in our lives, we are powerless against the war Satan wages against us. Each one of us should become a fortress against the powers of darkness, which surround us and infiltrate our lives to steal our souls, kill our bodies and destroy our civilization (John 10:10). All authority and power in Heaven and on Earth was given to Jesus Christ:

"Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me." " (Matthew 28:18) (NIV)

"When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases." (Luke 9:1) (NIV)

When you become a true Christian (a born-again Christian), and not just a nominal Christian (in name only), you will have all the powers of Heaven at your disposal. You will receive permission from Jesus to use His name, and have authority and power over ALL powers of darkness, including Satan himself.

"And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues." (Mark 16:17) (NIV)
"The seventy-two returned with joy and said, "Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name." (Luke 10:17) (NIV)

Jesus said: "I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you." (Luke 10:19) (NIV)

Note: Many theologians interpret snakes and scorpions as type of demons and power of the enemy as referring to Satan.

Before you attempt to pray any of the following prayers you must become a born-again Christian, that is, a true believer and follower of Jesus Christ. Otherwise these prayers will not be effective. If you do pray these prayers by yourself, they may bring you a temporary relief from the enemy. It is like putting the enemy on probation. But if you are a true Christian, then Jesus will lock up the enemy and will keep the key. We strongly recommend you seek a true Christian or a prayer ministry team to pray these prayers over you.

How can you become a true Christian?

You become a true Christian when you come to know who Jesus Christ is and what He has done for you on the cross, and you receive him in your heart and life as your Lord and Savior. Once you are saved, the Lord will never leave or forsake you (Matthew 28:20; Hebrew 13:5), and nothing can separate you from the love of God (Romans 8:35-39). Salvation is an invitation from Jesus for you to be reconciled with God the Father (2 Corinthians 5:19) Salvation is deliverance from the penalty of sin and spiritual death (Romans 6:23). Salvation is an act of grace from God to those who are lost (Luke 19:10). No one can earn salvation, not by works neither by deeds; it is a free gift from God. Your salvation was made available to you when Jesus died on the cross for you.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." (John 3:16-17) (NIV)

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