Is it truly a sin to cuss?

During a livestream question-and-answer time, Isaiah Saldivar answered perhaps one of the most controversial questions that Christians ask: Is it a sin to use profanity?

“Yes, it’s a sin,” says Saldivar. “No matter what way you try to get around the cussing argument, cussing is a sin because the Bible says ‘Do not let any corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth.'”

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“The Bible says says you’ll be judged on every idle word. The Bible says ‘how can pure water and salt water come out of the same stream?'” he continues.

Rather than justifying coarse language, Saldivar challenges believers to pursue purity in speech as a sign of spiritual maturity and reverence for God.

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But that’s just the beginning. In the rest of the video, Saldivar tackles even more tough questions with boldness and biblical clarity. If you’ve ever wrestled with questions about language, lifestyle or what it really means to live set apart, you won’t want to miss what he says next. Watch the full video to be challenged, encouraged and equipped to walk in holiness.

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It’s easy to lose sight of the one thing that truly matters most: seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.

Jesus promised that “all these things will be added to you” (Matt. 6:33) if we simply prioritize Him. Yet, so often we strive to figure life out on our own—what degree to pursue, what job to take, what steps to follow—when God is calling us back to the simplicity of seeking Him.

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In a recent message to the Remnant Revival Outreach Center, Richard Lorenzo Jr. reminded listeners of the power and priority of truly seeking God.

Lorenzo passionately shares, “Through the process of seeking Him, the Holy Spirit will start showing you steps. Get this degree. Get this technical degree. Get this CDL. Get this barber license.”

He also acknowledged that we won’t always get it right. Sometimes we’ll think we’ve heard from God and we haven’t. In those moments, we return to the secret place and ask, “Lord, where did I miss it?” And He reveals our heart—showing us where our desires got in the way of hearing His voice.

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God isn’t just trying to direct us—He’s preparing us. He wants to purify our hearts so that nothing hinders our communication with Him. Sometimes we suffer because of our own rebellion and other times it’s because God is trying to turn us into the person He wants us to become.

Lorenzo explained that when that refining is complete, there comes a moment where God says, “Now it’s time,” and He exalts you—just as He did with prophets and apostles throughout Scripture.

Importantly, Lorenzo called out the fear and obsession many Christians have with the demonic. “The devil’s under our feet,” he declares. “We beat him through Christ.” Instead of fearing demons, he urged believers to keep their focus on Jesus and walk in the authority He’s already given us. When the gospel is preached, demons tremble—not because of us, but because of Jesus.

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This brings us to what Lorenzo described as the most important message of all: the gospel of Jesus Christ. “There are many gospels,” he said, “but there’s only one gospel that brings salvation.”

“It’s the good news of what Jesus Christ did. Not our birthdays, not us, not the gospel of deliverance, not the gospel of healing, not the gospel of whatever. The gospel of Jesus Christ is the only gospel that brings salvation,” says Lorenzo.

“The gospel should lead you to relationship,” Lorenzo says. “That’s what the good news is—you can be in relationship with your Creator.” That’s the purpose of life. That’s the message the world needs to hear now more than ever.

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So ask yourself today: Am I seeking results, or am I seeking Jesus? Have I heard the gospel, or has the gospel changed me?

Seek Him—and everything else will follow.

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Just because most of us do not dive into Torah law does not mean it isn’t applicable to our lives today.

Rabbi Schneider, in his series Decoding the Torah, highlights the profound implications of understanding God’s law for modern believers. While it’s commonly taught that Christians are no longer bound by the Old Testament law, the speaker emphasizes that we can still find incredible value in studying it.

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The Torah, or the first five books of the Bible, contains 613 laws that many may see as irrelevant for New Testament believers. However, Schneider asserts that these laws offer us a unique window into God’s nature and character. While Christians are not under the law in the sense that we are no longer bound by it for salvation, God’s law still reveals His self-revelation, giving us guidance on how to walk in His ways.

Unfortunately, many Christians today are unaware of how the law and grace work together. The modern church often emphasizes “easy grace” and forgiveness, but this can lead to a shallow understanding of the Christian walk.

Schneider points out that without a proper reverence for God’s law, we lose something essential—both the fear of God and the blessing that comes with understanding His principles.

Jesus Himself confirmed the law’s ongoing relevance. In Matthew 5:17, He declared, “I did not come to abolish the law, but to fulfill it.” His death on the cross fulfilled the law’s demands, but He also affirmed that the law remains significant until heaven and earth pass away. Jesus also taught that those who “keep and teach” the commandments will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

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The apostle Paul also affirmed the law’s goodness, stating that it is holy, spiritual, righteous and good. The problem, however, lies not with the law itself but with humanity’s inability to keep it. This is where Jesus comes in—He enables believers to walk in God’s ways through the Holy Spirit. By accepting Christ and being born again, we are empowered to live according to God’s law in the Spirit.

Understanding the Torah, as Schneider puts it, is not about legalism but about receiving the spiritual insight that comes from knowing God’s Word. The law, as the first grace, paved the way for the fullness of grace through Jesus Christ. Christians are called to study the Torah, not as a burden, but as a way to draw closer to God and live according to His will.

In rediscovering the wisdom of the Torah, we reconnect with the ancient foundations of our faith and experience deeper blessings in our walk with Christ.

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In one of the most vulnerable confessions he’s ever made public, Shahriq Khan shared the moment his life nearly ended — and the night Jesus stepped into his brokenness.

“I’m not giving you a quote. I’m not going to give you doctrine. I’m giving you the moment that I almost ended my own life,” Khan said. At 24 years old, after walking away from Islam but not yet knowing Christ, Khan found himself back in his childhood bedroom, “$40,000 in debt,” “over-drafted on all my accounts,” “addicted,” “suicidal” and “spiritually homeless.”

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On Nov. 1, 2022, at 1:21 a.m., he typed out a desperate prayer. “Allah, please save me. Why is my mind letting me down? I am so numb and do not care about myself. Why can I not get my mind right? Every day is so painful. Every moment is so harsh.”

That night, there were “no angels, no thunder, no coming to Jesus moment.” Yet the next morning, something had shifted. Despite the ongoing calls from banks and the same crushing debt, Khan said, “Inside of me, there was peace.” A voice repeated in his spirit: “Get up and go. You have been healed.”

Khan didn’t hesitate to identify who had met him in that dark hour. “I knew from the bottom of my heart that was not Allah speaking. It was Jesus. And I knew exactly who was speaking to me because it was unlike anything I had ever felt before.”

The man he once mocked, the man he once debated against smugly from his frat house couch, was the only One who showed up. “When it came down to it, their God is the one who showed up. And He was the only one who showed up.”

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What followed could only be described by Khan as pure grace. “I was $40,000 in debt. And in three months, I was free. I met mentors that I never earned. Opportunities that I didn’t apply for came out of nowhere. And influence that I never prayed for landed in my lap.” He emphasized, “I didn’t manifest this. I didn’t manifest anything. I was broken and I was buried and I was burned out of everything. And the only reason I made it out alive is because Jesus picked me up by the hair and He dragged me out.”

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Khan’s message is a direct call to those struggling between two worlds: “If you’re still caught in between two worlds and you’re living this double life like I was… if you’re too scared to say the name Jesus because it might cost you literally everything in your life, I get it. …He’s not waiting for you to clean yourself up. He is not looking for perfect, eloquent, well-spoken prayers. And He’s not intimidated by your mess. All He needs is for you to break.”

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Could history hold the key to us receiving either a divine blessing or judgment?

Throughout history, nations have risen and fallen based on their treatment of Israel, a principle rooted in the Abrahamic Covenant. As Jonathan Cahn emphasizes, God’s promise to Abraham, “I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse those who curse you” (Gen. 12:3), has determined the fate of empires from Egypt to America.

In his teachings, Cahn highlights how the destiny of nations is tied to their relationship with Israel. As we witness the changing tides in world politics, this timeless truth remains as relevant today as it ever has been.

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The Fate of Nations in History

Consider Egypt, once the most powerful empire in the world. At the time of the Exodus, Pharaoh enslaved and oppressed the Israelites, and in turn, Egypt’s glory collapsed. By 1200 B.C., as Jonathan Cahn notes, the Egyptian Empire lost its foreign territories and would never regain its former power. The same pattern is seen with the mighty Assyrian Empire, which sought to destroy the northern kingdom of Israel. Cahn points out that, just as Assyria wiped out the northern kingdom, it was eventually destroyed by a coalition of nations in 612 B.C. This historical principle of divine judgment is repeated throughout time. Similarly, Nazi Germany, which orchestrated the Holocaust, met its demise after the war, with the country left in ruins.

The pattern is clear: nations that have sought to harm or oppress the Jewish people have faced severe consequences. Conversely, nations that have supported Israel have been blessed. Cahn points to America’s long history of blessing Israel, especially during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when Jewish refugees found refuge in the United States. In return, America became a world power—both economically and militarily.

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America’s Turning Point

Cahn warns that America is facing a critical juncture. Recently, there has been a noticeable shift in America’s stance toward Israel. The attempt to divide Jerusalem during the Clinton administration, followed by the 9/11 attacks, marked a turning point in America’s relationship with Israel. Cahn emphasizes that as America moves away from its biblical foundations and its historic support for Israel, the potential for divine judgment is real. As America turns from God and from Israel, it risks the same fate as other empires that have faced divine judgment, a theme Cahn repeatedly explores in his writings and sermons.

A Call for Revival

The survival of Israel is a testimony to God’s faithfulness. As Jonathan Cahn often reminds us, despite attempts by powerful empires to destroy the Jewish people, Israel remains. This is because the God of Israel lives, and His promises endure. As Christians, we must heed the lessons of history that Cahn highlights, understanding that our nation’s blessings are tied to how we honor Israel.

As we stand with Israel, we stand with God. May we not forget the words of the Abrahamic Covenant and the profound impact they have on the nations today. America’s future depends on its relationship with Israel, and only by returning to God and supporting Israel can we hope to see God’s blessings continue.

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There’s a growing interest in rediscovering the roots of the Christian faith and understanding its connection to the Jewish heritage. Both Jennifer Bagnaschi and Rabbi Kirt Schneider emphasize how vital it is for Christians to explore and embrace the Torah—not just as an ancient set of laws, but as a living guide that is deeply relevant to believers today.

The Torah: More Than Old Laws

The Torah, often seen as a collection of laws from ancient Israel, is often misunderstood or sidelined in modern Christian circles. However, Rabbi Kirt Schneider passionately shares that the Torah is not merely a historical relic. It is a foundational text that reveals the heart of God and His covenant with His people. Through the Torah, we learn God’s character, His holiness and His deep love for humanity.

While the ceremonial aspects of the Torah may no longer be practiced, the underlying principles—justice, mercy, holiness and obedience—remain essential for Christians. The Torah was never meant to be discarded; rather, it should be seen as a key to understanding the fullness of God’s plan through Jesus Christ.

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Jesus and the Torah: The Perfect Fulfillment

Schneider and Bagnaschi highlight a critical point—Jesus did not abolish the Torah; He came to fulfill it. In the Gospels, we see Jesus affirming the relevance of the Torah while deepening its meaning. His teachings often echoed the principles found in the Torah, but He also showed how they point directly to Him as the fulfillment of God’s promises.

For example, Jesus’ sermon on the Mount brought out the deeper spiritual meaning behind the Torah’s laws, showing how they reveal the heart of God’s righteousness. He magnified the Torah’s call to holiness, teaching that it’s not just about external actions, but the condition of the heart.

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Living the Torah Today

For Christians today, embracing the Torah means engaging with it as a spiritual roadmap. Rabbi Schneider emphasizes that the Torah isn’t just a set of regulations; it’s a guide to a relationship with God. Living according to its principles allows believers to align themselves with God’s will and experience a deeper intimacy with Him. It calls Christians to live lives of holiness, service and justice while reflecting God’s light to the world.

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Many believers are rediscovering the richness of the Torah in their daily lives, finding that its commandments serve as a framework for living a life pleasing to God. By embracing the Torah’s wisdom, Christians can develop a deeper understanding of the New Testament, as the entire Bible points to Christ and is interconnected.

A Call to Rediscover the Jewish Roots of Our Faith

Rabbi Schneider and Jennifer Bagnaschi agree that understanding the Torah is essential for fully grasping the Christian faith. It’s a return to the ancient paths, where Jesus walked, taught, and fulfilled prophecy. This rediscovery offers a fuller picture of God’s covenantal promises and their fulfillment in Christ.

As Christians embrace the Torah’s principles and incorporate them into their lives, they grow in their understanding of God’s eternal purpose and deepen their relationship with Jesus. The Torah, though ancient, holds timeless truths that are just as relevant today as they were thousands of years ago.

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In our pursuit of spiritual growth, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that our own efforts can get us there. The Christian life can subtly shift from dependence on God to striving in our own strength, even while doing what appear to be good, godly things.

In a recent message, Rabbi Schneider shares a timely reminder rooted in Psalm 127 that offers both encouragement and correction for believers.

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“Unless the Lord builds the House, the laborer builds in vain.” This foundational Scripture sets the tone. Many of us are working hard — in ministry, in our families, in personal spiritual disciplines — but the question remains: is the Lord the one building, or are we laboring in our own strength?

Schneider warns, “Sometimes we can be deceived into trying to perfect ourselves merely through our own efforts.  It’s important to put forth effort in our walk with God. Maintaining a walk with God takes effort. But sometimes we can be deceived into thinking that doing, ‘works of holiness’”’ is what causes us to expand spiritually. In reality, what causes us to expand spiritually is dependency upon the Lord.” 

He emphasizes the truth that “God’s power is perfected in our weakness.”

When we recognize our limitations and lean fully on the Lord, something powerful happens: “As we depend on the Lord through life, this is what enlarges our soul and our capacity to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit.”

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How often are you trying to do things out of your own strength instead of depending upon God? How often do those things sometimes end up being our focus instead of the One who made heaven and earth?

That’s why Rabbi Schneider reaffirms the full truth of Psalm 127:1 — “Unless the Lord is the one that’s building you up, everything that you’re doing is in vain,” and “Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman is watching in vain.”

So what’s the solution Schneider gives for believers? Return to full dependence on God. “Continue to depend on God for everything in life, whether it’s your business, whether it’s your relationships, whether it’s your work, depend on God, because as you depend on Him, you know what’s going to happen.”

The promise is sure: “He is going to build your house. He’s going to build your life.”

When we shift from striving to surrender, we unlock a deeper, more authentic walk with God—one not built on appearances or personal effort, but on the unshakable foundation of His presence and power. True spiritual growth doesn’t come from doing more, but from trusting more.

As we lay down our need to control and invite Him to take the lead, we find that everything we truly need begins to fall into place. Let go of the burden to build your life alone. God is ready—not just to help—but to carry the full weight and bring lasting fruit from what once felt like empty labor.

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Have you ever prayed, fasted and believed God, only to be met with silence? Perhaps you were even doing everything you ought to be doing, praying, reading your Bible and going to church. We’ve all had times when it seems God is silent—times when you’ve prayed for years over a particular situation, yet feel forgotten by God.

The silence of God can be a blessing or it can be a curse. When you find yourself in one of the silent times and you choose to act on your own and make a wrong decision, the silence of God is a curse.

The silence of God can be a time that counts for you or it can be a time that costs you. God wants those silent times to be a counting time and a blessing time. 

In Psalms 50:20-21 says, “You sit and speak against your brother; you slander your own mother’s son. These things you have done, and I kept silent; you thought that I was altogether like you; but I will rebuke you, and set them in order before your eyes.”

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A companion scripture, Ecclesiastes 8:11 says, “Because the sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.”

Sometimes when you’ve blown it, you may think you’ve gotten away with something because God was silent in your sinning. Don’t take that silence in a wrong way because it’s a grace period for you to repent. The judgement time will come. God would rather you repent than bring judgement on your sin.

If you sin, there is a grace period when God deals with you and speaks to you in many different ways. He loves and encourages you because the goodness of God leads you to repentance. But if you don’t repent, He will bring it up publicly and deal with it.

For instance, look a Samson. He got away with adultery and some real garbage for many years. Finally God said, enough. Samson ended up blinded, but he repented and finished what God called him to do. You won’t get away with anything, because God sees it all.  

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There are seasons of judgement and correction and there are also seasons of blessing. Most promises don’t come immediately.

There are season where we know to pray for one of God’s promises, but it doesn’t come to pass as fast as we think. Moses’s parents knew when Moses was born he was to be a deliverer. By faith, they put Moses in an arc and floated him the river. But with human vision, it looked bad for 40 years. He was raised by Pharaoh’s daughter to be a pharaoh, not raised with a spiritual environment. He didn’t seem to have any interest in God in all those years.

Hebrews 6:12 says, “so that you will not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and endurance inherit the promises.” Faith and patience bring the inheritance. If you don’t stay in faith, and hold on, that promise will not come through.

There is a timing before a promise is realized. Moses didn’t become a deliverer until he was 80. But it still came to pass. So even if it takes time, don’t give up—through faith and patience, you will inherit the promises. 

Today we have our Bible to hear the voice of God, but things were different for Abraham. God spoke to Abraham only seven times in 25 years, that’s a lot of years of silence.

1. God called Abraham. (Genesis 12:1)
2. God gave Abraham a promise: to your offspring, I will give this land. (Genesis 12:7)
3. Abraham had a vision: all the land you see, I will give to your offspring, and they will be like the sands of the sea and stars of the heavens. Every place you walk will become yours. (Genesis 13:14)
4. God enters into a covenant with Abraham. (Genesis 15)
5. God tells Abraham he’ll have a son. (Genesis 17)
6. Abraham intercedes for Sodom and Gomorrah and God speaks to Abraham. (Genesis 18)
7. Abraham offers Isaac as a sacrifice and God spoke and provided a substitute. (Genesis 22)

God spoke to Abraham seven times, and even Abraham blew it. He went to Hagar and had Ishmael. Perhaps when God was silent, Abraham thought he’d better help God.

Have you ever tried to “help” God or answer your own prayers in those silent times? That is very dangerous. You can get into natural reasoning instead of supernatural believing.

However, Abraham learned how to believe God when He was being silent. Galatians 3:6 says, “Just as Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” Romans 4:3 says the same, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” Abraham made many mistakes but he repented, and God forgave him and remembered his faith.

Abraham learned some special lessons in the silences of God. Abraham learned to obey God for the things he heard and to stand in faith for the times he didn’t hear God.

The next time you’re in a situation when you don’t hear God, remember to stand in faith and keep holding on to the promise. When you’re in a hard place, be persistent. God is always working in the silent times.

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Marilyn Hickey founded Marilyn Hickey Ministries more than 45 years ago with God’s vision to cover the earth with the Word. Marilyn co-hosts a daily television program, “Today with Marilyn & Sarah,” reaching a potential viewing audience of over 2 billion households worldwide. Marilyn communicates deep biblical truths in a way that is understandable and practical for everyday life.

Sarah Bowling is on a mission to connect every one with the heart of God while loving those who are overlooked, excluded, and ignored.  Led by Holy Spirit and anchored in the Word, Sarah seeks to inspire all to know the unconditional and transformational love of God in our daily lives. A Bible teacher, author, international speaker, and a global humanitarian, Sarah also co-hosts a daily television program, “Today with Marilyn & Sarah.”

Isabell Bowling’s passion is to help people have a transformative experience with the power of God. She brings a fresh anointing of the presence and fire of God wherever she goes. Her faith and ministry was shaped by observation and prayer, watching the Lord work in and through her grandmother, Marilyn Hickey, and her mom, Sarah Bowling. After graduating from Oral Roberts University in 2023, Isabell joined the Marilyn & Sarah Ministries team where she stepped into a powerful teaching ministry with her family. 

Romans 8:37 (NIV) says, “…In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” But do we really know what it means to be more than a conqueror? I know it took many years for me to learn what it means and how to live the victorious life Jesus died to give us as believers.

I remember many years when I went to church faithfully every week, yet my private life was pathetic. It was so frustrating because I really loved God and was a born-again believer, but I wasn’t experiencing victory over the problems in my life so that I could really live for God and help people.

As I eventually grew in my personal relationship with Jesus and spent time studying the Word, I came to understand what it means to be more than a conqueror and how I could get there. And if I can do it, so can you.

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To be more than a conqueror means that before you ever get a problem, you already know that whatever problem comes your way, you can overcome it through Christ! You live with confidence that God loves you no matter what and He will never leave you nor forsake you. And when you have this kind of relationship with God, you aren’t constantly afraid of bad news or of things that may happen that aren’t in your plan. When the unexpected happens or you’re disappointed, you won’t be devastated by it.

See, when you truly understand who you are in Christ—who God says you are and everything that’s yours through a relationship with Jesus—you discover there’s nothing that can happen that is too much for you…because there’s nothing that’s too much for Him! First John 4:4 confirms it: “Little children, you are of God [you belong to Him] and have [already] defeated and overcome them [the agents of the antichrist], because He Who lives in you is greater (mightier) than he who is in the world” (AMPC).

It’s so important for us to get this truth down in our hearts and see ourselves as more than conquerors through Jesus, because if we don’t, then our enemy, Satan, will be able to confuse us and keep us from victory. And all the enemy wants to do is kill, steal and destroy what God wants us to have (John 10:10). He wants to diminish you—make you small-minded and small in spirit so you’ll live a small, frustrated life.

But we don’t have to live that way. Every person who declares that Jesus is Lord, repents of their sin, and gives their heart to God is a child of God and belongs to Him (Rom. 10:9-11). In Christ, we are forgiven and made right with God. We have the strength and power to do what His Word says to do and live the full and fulfilling life He has for us.

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Do you realize what this means? It means that as we spend time with God in prayer and studying the Bible, we can access the wisdom and strength we need to make right choices and behave right. It doesn’t happen all at once or overnight, but we will make progress every day that we seek God this way.

I really want you to understand who you are in Christ as a born-again believer. You were never meant to be frustrated, discouraged, or feel like you’re always just trying to get through the day. God has more for you than that!

When you make a mistake and the enemy comes and tells you, “You’re no good,” you don’t have to take on the guilt and condemnation he wants to put on you. No! You can immediately confess your mistake to God, thank Him for forgiving you and cleansing you with the blood of Jesus, and move forward in the victory of His grace and forgiveness (1 John 1:9).

Here’s a scripture that has helped me take hold of who I am in Christ and live with victory over the hardships of this world: “In this [union and communion with Him] love is brought to completion and attains perfection with us…because as He is, so are we in this world” (1 John 4:17, AMPC).      

I encourage you to learn who God really is. Get a deeper understanding of His character and His heart for you. Spend time with Him, read His Word, and let Him love you. Know that He loves you unconditionally. God is good, and He wants to bless you and help you. When we know this truth, we don’t have to be tormented by doubts about whether God cares or whether He will take care of us.

Whatever your situation is today, God knows about it. He sees you and hears the cry of your heart. And if you will give Him your problems and do what He tells you to do, you will access His overcoming love, grace, and power and be more than a conqueror. Because in Christ, as He is, so are we in this world!

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Perry Stone issued a serious warning for Christians in a recent message: a hidden agenda is working overtime to weaken this generation’s faith and block the fulfillment of prophecy before Christ’s return.

Speaking directly to young believers, Stone outlined four major challenges they must overcome, alongside five demonic spirits now operating in the world.

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Stone outlined the four challenges:

• Be faithful to God without compromising.
• Discover the true will of God for your life.
• Avoid listening to false accusations.
• Recognize and resist Satan’s voice through other people.

“Satan uses people to give them the thought so that they will speak out what he wants them to say,” Stone explained. Drawing from the book of Job, he pointed out, “Once those three friends showed up accusing him… Satan no longer had to show up because Satan spoke through them.”

The Five Spirits Targeting Believers

Stone also outlined five spirits that are already influencing believers, especially the weak in faith:

• Spirit of Offense: Stone explained that “an offense in your heart or an offense in somebody else’s heart creates a scandal.” He warned that offense is like bait on a trap — it entices, then destroys. “Many will be offended,” he said, quoting Jesus’ warning in Matthew 24.
• Lying Spirit: According to Stone, a lying spirit will “speak lies in hypocrisy” and “sear the conscience” like a hot iron. He explained, “They know it’s not true, but they say it anyway… and they believe their lie to the point that they think they’re telling you the truth after a while.”
• Spirit of Deception: Stone said deception happens when “you begin to believe a lie is truth.” He reminded believers that Jesus warned four times in Matthew 24, “Do not be deceived,” emphasizing how easily even strong believers could fall if not careful.
• Seducing Spirit: Stone described seducing spirits as those that pull people away from God. “If something is pulling you away from truth, away from the Word, away from God’s house, it can be a seducing spirit,” he said, quoting from 2 Timothy 4.
• Tormenting Spirits: Unforgiveness, Stone said, opens the door to torment. “If you do not forgive others, neither will I forgive you,” he quoted Jesus. Stone warned that bitterness can lead to spiritual bondage: “They literally stay tormented by spirits.”

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Satan’s Strategy: Stop God’s Prophetic Timeline

Stone emphasized that Satan’s ultimate goal is to block major prophetic fulfillments. “Every major satanic attack is designed to hinder the next big prophecy God is about to work on,” he said. Citing history, he warned, “Hitler killed six million Jews because Satan was trying to stop Israel from becoming a nation,” and noted that recent attacks on Israel were meant “to stop the peace Israel was making with Arab neighbors.”

“The enemy of truth is deception,” Stone concluded. “There is an attack to silence any voice, any church or any ministry that is giving the truth to this generation.”

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James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.