Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. (John 8:44)
Satan is the ultimate liar. Now, Satan's lies can take many forms, like self-doubt, fear of failure, or feelings of inadequacy. As believers, we must recognize these lies for what they are and counter them with the truth of Scripture. When faced with the declaration, “You are a failure,” we respond, “No, in God, I am victorious!”
Your words are compelling; they shape realities and influence our decisions and actions. This is not just saying that you must have positive speech, but you must also have faith-filled words. When we speak by faith, we build ourselves up and change the atmosphere. When we speak doubt and negativity, we bring destruction into our lives.
This is why it is crucial to surround ourselves with positive, faith-filled individuals. Negative talkers, gossipers, and those who spread doubt will infect our minds with their words. Those who know what they believe and declare it will remind you of how important it is for you to speak the same way.
Believers are not passive in spiritual warfare, waiting for an angel or God Himself to strike while we sit here. We have been given powerful spiritual weapons for a reason and are called to confront the enemy with God’s Word. When we declare, “I can do all things through Christ,” we declare our strength in the Lord and attack the enemy's lies.
Practical Application
Evaluate your relationships and distance yourself from those who consistently engage in negativity, doubt, or gossip. Ask the Lord to lead you and put you in the path of believers who will encourage your faith.