After the defensive weapons are firmly in place, God intends for us to take up the sword He has provided in order to attack and drive away Satan and his demons. The Sword is God’s Word. Here are some Scriptures God has given us that are especially valuable for attacking Satan. (These verses are designed to supplement the post entitled: Spiritual Warfare–Part 7)

“Then Jesus said to him, Begone, Satan! For it is written, you shall worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only.” (Matthew 4:10)

“And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.” (Matthew 28:18)

“Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall injure you.” (Luke 10:19)

“When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own homestead, his possessions are undisturbed; but when someone stronger than he attacks him and overpowers him, he takes away from him all his armor on which he had relied, and distributes his plunder.” (Luke 11:21-22)

“Now judgment is upon this world; now the ruler of this world shall be cast out.” (John 12:31)

“The ruler of this world has been judged.” (John 16:11)

“And the God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.” (Romans 16:20)

“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:3-5)

“When He had disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public display of them, having triumphed over them through Him.” (Colossians 2:15)

“Since then the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil; and might deliver those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives.” (Hebrews 2:14-15)

“Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7)

“The one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has sinned from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, that He might destroy the works of the devil.” (1 John 3:8)

“You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.” (1 John 4:4)

“And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even to death.” (Revelation 12:11)

“And the devil who deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are also; and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.” (Revelation 20:10)

“… the eternal fire which has been prepared for the devil and his angels.” (Matthew 25:41)

“Can the prey be taken from the mighty man, Or the captives of a tyrant be rescued? Surely, thus says the Lord, Even the captives of the mighty man will be taken away, And the prey of the tyrant will be rescued; For I will contend with the one who contends with you, And I will save your sons.” (Isaiah 49:24-25)

“Our soul has escaped as a bird out of the snare of the trapper; The snare is broken and we have escaped.” (Psalm 124:7)

“Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call; This I know, that God is for me.” (Psalm 56:9)

“For it is He who delivers you from the snare of the trapper, And from the deadly pestilence.” (Psalm 91:3)

“You will tread upon the lion and cobra, The young lion and the serpent you will trample down.” (Psalm 91:13)

“I pursued my enemies and overtook them, And I did not turn back until they were consumed. I shattered them, so that they were not able to rise; They fell under my feet. For Thou hast girded me with strength for battle; Thou hast subdued under me those who rose up against me. Thou hast also made my enemies turn their backs to me, And I destroyed those who hated me.” (Psalm 18:37-40)

“Let those be ashamed and dishonored who seek my life; Let those be turned back and humiliated who devise evil against me. Let them be like chaff before the wind, With the angel of the Lord driving them on. Let their way be dark and slippery, With the angel of the Lord pursuing them.” (Psalm 35:4-6)

“Upon the wicked He will rain snares; Fire and brimstone and burning wind will be the portion of their cup. For the Lord is righteous; He loves righteousness; The upright will behold His face.” (Psalm 11:6-7)

“The Lord is righteous; He has cut in two the cords of the wicked.” (Psalm 129:4)

“Depart from me, all you who do iniquity, For the Lord has heard the voice of my weeping. The Lord has heard my supplication, The Lord receives my prayer. All my enemies shall be ashamed and greatly dismayed; They shall turn back, they shall suddenly be ashamed.” (Psalm 6:8-10)

“As for the head of those who surround me, May the mischief of their lips cover them. May burning coals fall upon them; May they be cast into the fire, Into deep pits from which they cannot rise.” (Psalm 140:9-10)

“O God, shatter their teeth in their mouth; Break out the fangs of the young lions, O Lord. Let them flow away like water that runs off; When he aims his arrows, let them be as headless shafts.” (Psalm 58:6-7)

“The Lord is for me among those who help me; Therefore I shall look with satisfaction on those who hate me.” (Psalm 118:7)

“They surrounded me like bees; They were extinguished as a fire of thorns; In the name of the Lord I will surely cut them off.” (Psalm 118:12)

“Let me not be put to shame, O Lord, for I call upon Thee; Let the wicked be put to shame, let them be silent in Sheol. Let the lying lips be dumb, Which speak arrogantly against the righteous With pride and contempt.” (Psalm 31:17-18)

“For, behold, Thine enemies, O Lord, For, behold, Thine enemies will perish; All who do iniquity will be scattered. But Thou hast exalted my horn like that of the wild ox; I have been anointed with fresh oil. And my eye has looked exultantly upon my foes.” (Psalm 92:9-11)

Stay in the battle!

Steve