SPIRITUAL WARFARE:2 CORINTHIANS 10:4The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.

EPHESIANS 6:10-12Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.

1 JOHN 5:18We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the One who was born of God keeps them safe, and the evil one cannot harm them.

TEMPTATION:1 CORINTHIANS 10:13No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

2 CORINTHIANS 10:5We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

1 TIMOTHY 6:4-5 (for temptations related to greed)But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.

1 JOHN 4:4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

Battle Passages: Scriptures for trials

WHAT WE BELIEVE ABOUT SALVATION:

Salvation is by grace, through faith alone, and is a gift from God apart from works of any kind. All who receive Jesus Christ are justified by His blood. Good works are not the means of salvation, but rather the evidence of salvation.

WORRY & ANXIETY (FEAR):ISAIAH 43:1-3A

“But now, this is what the Lord says…Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.”

PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

2 TIMOTHY 1:7For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

HARDSHIPS:PSALM 50:15“...and call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.”

JOHN 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

ROMANS 5:3-5Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.

HEBREWS 4:16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

DISCOURAGEMENT:PSALM 73:26My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heartand my portion forever.

GALATIANS 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

PSALM 40:1-3I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rockand gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth,a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lordand put their trust in him.