A study from Vince Baker Ministries
What does the Bible say about resisting the devil?
Ephesians identifies the struggle as spiritual and describes equipment such as truth, righteousness, faith, and prayer. First Peter adds sober watchfulness and solidarity with other believers who suffer. These themes give the sayings a Biblical setting and help readers apply them with discernment in real relationships.
Standing Firm When the Pressure Persists
Baker’s sayings frequently use the language of holding ground. Paul describes standing after doing what the situation calls for. Write down which action belongs to you and which part calls for support. Ask others to pray with you so the burden becomes something you can share.
Put one quote into practice
Choose the part of the armor that most closely addresses the pressure you are under. Name a concrete step that matches it, such as telling the truth, praying with someone, or declining a tempting response. Let the next conversation show the fruit of that decision.
Scripture to read alongside the quotes
- Ephesians 6:10-13 · KJV
- James 4:6-10 · KJV
- Ephesians 6:10-18 · KJV
- 1 Peter 5:6-10 · KJV
25 Vince Baker quotes on enemy
Open this quote“Disobedience to God will make you a habitation of devils.”
Open this quote“Disobedient spirits can enter into disobedient people.”
Open this quote“Fallen angels are jealous of the true sons of God.”
Open this quote“The devil is not compatible with the Word of God.”
Open this quote“The Word of God will shake the devil out of you.”
Open this quote“You better find and repent of your weaknesses before the devil uses them against you.”
Open this quote“There is no need to ask a devil a bunch of questions because they are all liars.”
Open this quote“The devil will try to fill your head with thoughts that he wants you to speak so he can defeat you.”
Open this quote“The devil will make you feel like there is a problem when there is no problem.”
Open this quote“The devil likes to set “Honey Traps” on the people of God to get them to sin and then leverage their sin against them and always keep them down and weak.”
Open this quote“A big part of the devil's game plan is to attack your mind with worry about things that may never happen.”
Open this quote“One of the greatest times to prove your love for God is when the devil comes to test you while you are in the desert.”
Open this quote“You have a great opportunity to put the devil in his place when he comes to challenge your obedience to God.”
Open this quote“Sometimes, family members are used more of the devil in people’s lives than outside enemies.”
Open this quote“Make sure you are wearing God’s armor when you go to war because it’s supernatural, and, trust me, you don’t want to face the devil in human armor or naked.”
Open this quote“Roman armor will never protect you from a devil.”
Open this quote“The devil is no match for a man or woman of God dressed in the Armor of God on the battlefield.”
Open this quote“The devil comes in to steal your relationship with God through disobedience and defilement because he knows it will cause you to lose your authority and position with God.”
Open this quote“A little wedge in your hedge is all the devil needs to start to destroy your life.”
Open this quote“Distractions are some of the biggest enemies of a Christian.”
Open this quote“When God is with you, He makes your enemies fight and defeat each other.”
Open this quote“Sometimes, the Lord uses your enemies to get you where you need to be.”
Open this quote“The devil likes to throw symptoms on people and see if they will talk about them so they will be stuck with the sickness.”
Open this quote“The devil likes to oppress a person with a fearful thought that seems real to see if they will believe it and speak it and make it their reality.”
Open this quote“Never let the devil bear down upon you a reality that does not align with God's Word, will, and promises.”
