A study from Vince Baker Ministries
What does it mean to have the upper hand in spiritual conflict?
Romans gives examples of doing good under hostility, including meeting an enemy’s need. First Peter connects hope with gentleness, respect, and a good conscience. Ephesians addresses the strength needed to stand. Together the passages point toward how you conduct yourself when you have little control over others.
Standing Firm With a Clear Conscience
Baker’s sayings connect spiritual resolve with obedience and conscience. Peter points readers to a reasoned answer marked by gentleness. Plan one way to speak clearly while preserving the other person’s dignity and addressing the actual point of disagreement.
Put one quote into practice
Choose one encounter where you are tempted to retaliate. Decide what telling the truth and doing good would look like together. Seek appropriate support if the situation calls for a boundary or protection.
Scripture to read alongside the quotes
- 1 Peter 3:15-16 · KJV
- Romans 12:17-21 · KJV
- 1 Peter 3:13-17 · KJV
- Ephesians 6:10-13 · KJV
9 Vince Baker quotes on upper hand
Open this quote“When you remain obedient and faithful to God, you will always have the upper hand.”
Open this quote“A mature Christian who understands his authority in God has the upper hand over the devil.”
Open this quote“Strength, maturity, power, authority, knowledge, and determination will give you the upper hand in any battle or situation.”
Open this quote“Whoever has God with them and on their side has the upper hand.”
Open this quote“Keeping a clean conscience before God will always give you a spiritual, emotional, mental, and legal upper hand.”
Open this quote“Knowing the future gives you an upper hand.”
Open this quote“Being prepared at all times, with continual learning and training, will give you the upper hand against the enemy.”
Open this quote“God always wants His people to have the upper hand.”
Open this quote“The Anointing will always give you the upper hand over the enemy.”
