TACTICS OF THE ENEMY
DISTRACTION
something that distracts : an object that directs one's attention away from something else
DIVERSION
the act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : DEVIATION
DECEPTION
the act of causing someone to accept as true or valid what is false or invalid
GUARDIAN OF THE SOUL | MIND, WILL & EMOTIONS
MIND
“casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,” 2 Corinthians 10:5
“Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8
WILL
“Therefore submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7
“No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, and He will not permit you to be tempted above what you can endure, but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it. 1 Corinthians 10:13
EMOTIONS
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with gratitude, make your requests known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will protect your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
“He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.” Proverbs 16:32