Stand Firm In Faith.

As we submit and come under the authority of God's Word and God's Spirit, that authority comes upon us. We then speak that word as follows:

1) To God in prayer;

2) In the confession of our mouth;

3) To the devil in reproof

The Spirit Himself then moves to energize the word, and the enemy flees along with his lying thoughts and feelings.

We submit to God by filling our minds with His Word and our hearts with prayer. For every wrong, evil, negative thought the enemy would sow into our minds, there is a right, good, positive thought from God's Word.

Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.  Therefore  If your enemy is hungry, feed him;  if he is thirsty, give him a drink;
      For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.”
   Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:17-21)

  

Every time the devil seeks to give us a push in the wrong direction, we need to push him back  twice as hard - with the truth and power of God's Word.  With the tools that God has given us which are God's Spirit and His Word  without those tools we will lose every battle, which is why we must always rely not upon ourselves but the Lord our God.