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WHEN EVIL ABOUNDS.... (Battle Plan of the Redeemed) ======================= * EXPOSE it. Call it out. Make certain God's people know about it. (Jesus did it. The Apostles did it. The early church did it.) Ephesians 5:11,13 -Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible * CONFRONT IT - where possible, and where the Lord clearly directs. (Jesus did it. The Apostles did it. The early church did it.) But be prepared! Check your own life. Behind pervasive evil is always a demonic spirit moving it along. Ephesians 6: 10,14 - Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. ...Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. * AVOID getting caught up in it. (Jesus did it. The Apostles did it. The early church did it.) Ephesians 5:15-17 - Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. * MINISTER, graciously, in the midst, where possible. (Jesus did it. The Apostles did it. The early church did it.) Romans 5:20 - "Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more..." (ESV) Pastor Carl Gallups