1. Closing the door on Satan: Lesson 3 Self Defense

2. 1 Peter 5:8-9 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.

3. 1 st Line of Defense 1. Faithful to God in all things. Solomon did evil in the sight of the Lord, and did not fully follow the Lord, as did his father David. 1 Kings 11:6

4. 1 st Line of Defense 1. Faithful to God in all things. As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him. 2 Samuel 22:31

5. 1 st Line of Defense 2. Defense through Knowledge When wisdom enters your heart, And knowledge is pleasant to your soul, Discretion will preserve you; Understanding will keep you, To deliver you from the way of evil, From the man who speaks perverse things Proverbs 2:10-12

6. 1 st Line of Defense 2. Defense through Knowledge But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. Hebrews 5:14

7. 2 nd Line of Defense 1.Prayer Call upon Me in the day of trouble;I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.“ Psalm 50:15

8. 2 nd Line of Defense 2. Endurance Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Ephesians 6:10

9. 2 nd Line of Defense 2. Endurance I have been young, and now am old; Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his descendants begging bread. Psalm 37:25 For the Lord loves justice, And does not forsake His saints; They are preserved forever, But the descendants of the wicked shall be cut off. Psalm 27:28

10. Recruit help in your defense 1.Faithful Brethren and sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith, 1 Thessalonians 3:2

11. Recruit help in your defense 1.Faithful Brethren Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. 1 Thessalonians 5:14

12. Recruit help in your defense 2. Sound Biblical Advice My son, let them not depart from your eyes —Keep sound wisdom and discretion; So they will be life to your soul And grace to your neck. Then you will walk safely in your way, And your foot will not stumble. When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.

13. Recruit help in your defense 2. Sound Biblical Advice Do not be afraid of sudden terror, Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; For the Lord will be your confidence, And will keep your foot from being caught Proverbs 3:21-26

14. What about your Defense 1.Do you take the proper steps for self defense? 2.If you do not defend yourself, sin will surely rule over you.