Consider how our Lord Himself resisted Satan when He was tempted in the wilderness (see Matthew 4 and Luke 4.) Jesus did not "bind" Satan. In all three instances of Satan's temptations, our Lord quoted Scripture, and the devil was repelled ("he left Him for a season.") We should follow our Lord's example when attacked or tempted. And let's not forget that if we are going to quote Scripture, we must know Scripture! Our Lord quoted three times from the book of Deuteronomy. How many of us can quote three verses from the book of Deuteronomy? Knowledge of the Word of God is important for repelling Satan, and is crucial for Christian growth and living as well. As He was growing up, the Lord Jesus must have spent a lot of time memorizing the Word of God (see Luke 2:52). What an example for us to follow!
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Re: Becoming a pastor

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#1 · June 8, 2002, 11:39 pm

Posted by: admin <admin@...>

Greetings Brother,


In answer to your questions, I don't know.


I do know that I was lead to start taking Bible College classes.  From there, to enroll in International Seminary for Master of Ministry, Christian Counseling.  Was there a light at the end of the tunnel?  A special earth shaking revelation?  A job?  No.  I'll be finished this month, and will be ordained.  Being ordained was not an easy decision because I take this very seriously.   This is the first undetaking in my life where there was no goal.  Simply, I was lead to take classes.


This past week I was told I will become a part of our church's pastoral counseling staff and conduct church services at a addiction treatment center.  This was the first time a job has been mentioned since starting school.  I was told by Him to take classes, I did.  I still have no real idea of my worldly future.  That too will come.  This whole scenerio is not something my old self would have ever done.


I guess it boils down to listening and obey.  I don't have anyother answer.


Bill Burns


 



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