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But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We're going to drown!” He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.
What does Jesus say about rebuking?
Jesus Christ rebuked his disciples for their unbelief and lack of faith, particularly during a storm on the Sea of Galilee. He also rebuked the Pharisees and Sadducees for their hypocrisy and lack of genuine faith.
Jesus admonished his disciples to, “Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him” (Luke 17:3)
Examples of Jesus' rebukes:
- To his disciples' unbelief: "O you of little faith, why are you so fearful?".
- To Peter's suggestion: "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me, for you are not thinking about the things of God, but about the things of men".
- To the Pharisees and Sadducees: "You snakes, you brood of vipers! How can you escape the condemnation of Gehenna?".
READ THE BIBLE
In Christianity, "rebuking the devil" or "rebuking evil" generally refers to a prayer or declaration of authority in the name of Jesus Christ to assert dominance over Satan and his works. This practice is rooted in the belief that Christians are empowered by God's authority to resist evil and cast out demons.
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Leviticus 19:17:"Do not hate your brother in your heart; you must rebuke your neighbor directly, and not incur guilt because of him."
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1 Timothy 5:20:"The sins of others should be rebuked in public, so that the rest may be afraid."
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Matthew 18:15:"If your brother sins, go and show him his fault just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over."
How to pray against Satan?
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Focus on God, not the devil:Instead of directly rebuking Satan, the Bible encourages Christians to focus on their relationship with God and His authority [James 4:7, 8, 1 Peter 5:9].
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Resist the devil's schemes:This resistance involves actively choosing to obey God's commands and living a life pleasing to Him, effectively making the devil's influence less effective [James 4:7, 1 Peter 5:9, 11].
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Pray for God's protection:Asking God to protect you and your loved ones from evil is a more biblical approach than directly rebuking the devil [1 Peter 5:9, 11].
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Draw near to God:When you are close to God, you are also close to His power, which is more effective than rebuking the devil [James 4:7, 8].
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Remember the devil's future:The Bible teaches that Satan will eventually be judged and his power will be broken [Revelation 20:10], so focusing on the devil's current influence can be a distraction.
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Acknowledging God's Authority:Pray directly to God, acknowledging His power and authority over the devil.
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Asking for Protection:Specifically ask for God's protection and deliverance from the devil's attacks and influence.
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Examples:"Lord, I seek refuge in You from the wiles of the devil. Protect me from his lies and temptations".
- Using Jesus' Name: Command evil spirits to leave in the name of Jesus.
- Specific Commands: Use strong, assertive language to command them to depart and cease their influence.
- Examples: "In the name of Jesus, I command all evil spirits to leave me and cease their attacks".
- Resisting the Devil: Recognize that the battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the devil and his forces.
- Submitting to God: Emphasize the need to submit to God's authority and resist the devil's influence.
- Examples: "I submit to God and resist the devil, knowing that he will flee from me".
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Use Existing Prayers:Include prayers that are specifically focused on defeating the work of Satan, such as the "Prayer to Defeat the Work of Satan"
How to rebuke the devil prayer?
A common prayer to rebuke the devil involves calling on God's authority and the power of Jesus Christ to break the devil's influence. This might include asking for God's protection, rebuking demonic activity, and declaring the victory of Christ over evil. Some prayers also call upon the blood of Jesus or the power of the Holy Spirit for protection and deliverance.
Example Prayers:
Rebuking Satan and Evil:
"Heavenly Father, I ask You in the name of Jesus, to rebuke Satan and all evil spirits who seek to harm me and my family. I claim the victory of Jesus and declare that His blood covers us from all evil".
Breaking Curses and Spells:
"In the name of Jesus, I rebuke and break any curses, spells, or demonic activity that has been sent against me. I declare that the blood of Jesus has broken every bond and set me free".
Seeking God's Protection:
"Lord, protect me from the wiles of the devil and the snares of the wicked. I ask for Your protection, guidance, and strength to resist evil".
Calling on the Holy Spirit:
"Holy Spirit, come and fill me with Your power. Help me to stand firm against the enemy and resist temptation".
What does the Bible say about fighting against the devil?
11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Biblical Basis and Interpretation:
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Jude 9 emphasizes that the archangel Michael, when disputing with the devil, did not condemn him but instead appealed to the Lord to rebuke him.This suggests that believers should defer to God's authority and not attempt to directly condemn Satan.
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James 4:7 encourages Christians to "submit to God and resist the devil, and he will flee from you".This implies that resisting the devil's temptations and drawing near to God is a more effective strategy than directly rebuking him.
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Matthew 28:18 states that all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Jesus Christ.This means that while believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit, they should not usurp the authority of Jesus in rebuking evil.
Diverse Perspectives:
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Some Christians, particularly those in Charismatic or Pentecostal traditions, believe in the practice of rebuking evil or Satan in the name of Jesus.They may see it as a way to actively resist spiritual attacks and manifest God's power.
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Others, including some non-Charismatic Christians, may not believe in actively rebuking the devil but still recognize the importance of resisting evil and drawing near to God.They may focus on prayer, spiritual warfare, and trusting in God's power to protect them from evil influences.
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Some Christians believe that rebuking the devil is a form of spiritual warfare, where believers engage in prayer and declaration to resist evil.They may see it as a way to break curses, hexes, or demonic activity, and to claim victory in the name of Jesus.
Practical Considerations:
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It's important to distinguish between rebuking evil spirits or forces and rebuking Satan himself.Some believe that individuals can rebuke evil spirits or demons when they are manifesting in their lives or the lives of others.
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The practice of rebuking evil should be rooted in Scripture and prayer, not in assumptions or personal opinions.It's essential to discern God's leading and not assume authority that is not explicitly given.
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Rebuking evil should be done with reverence, humility, and a reliance on God's power, rather than in a confrontational or prideful manner.It's important to remember that God's power is far greater than the power of Satan.
Jude 1:9 (ESV)
9 But when the archangel Michael, contending with the devil, was disputing about the body of Moses, he did not presume to pronounce a blasphemous judgment, but said, “The Lord rebuke you.”
Don’t take on the Devil, refer him to Jesus. Say, “Jesus rebuke you” or, since we have authority in Jesus's name, “I rebuke you in Jesus's name.” (First, do a study in what “Rebuking” means. It is too long to go into here). (Or, ask a question on rebuking here in Quora and tag me and others can chime in).
Next, look at what James says puts the Devil to running. It's not what you might think.
James 4:6-8 (ESV)
6 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. [Ask yourself if he is running because you are resisting or because you are submitted?]
8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
Submit yourself.
If you think you are going to take on Satan, that is pride. Sorry. Satan knows all about Pride.
But if you are humble and submitted to God, then God is right there … and the enemy is going to run.
Think about it. Selah.
We have the choice between pride (“works without faith” are just as dead as “faith without works”) and humility (“salvation is by grace through faith”, as Paul says, not works, why? Because of pride).
So, Salvation always has to proceed any work done in God. Make sure you are in God before resisting Satan.
James had to have Faith before he could show it by his works. Let's not be double-minded about God's Grace.
When someone stands before God and tells Him how wonderful they are, “But Lord, look at all the wonderful things I did in your name,” He will say, “Depart from me you workers of iniquity, I never knew you.”
Satan is a spiritual being. Who is he going to see when he looks at you (or anyone)?
He is roaming around seeking who he “may” devour, right?
If someone is standing there in their own righteousness, their own works, their own “name” (to use the Bible term) he will see them, with no protection and no covering. Please understand.
If we are humble and submitted to God and following the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, not puffed up about it (and excuse me because I’ve seen this many times before, not imagining what a “Mighty Man or Woman of God” we are, what a great “Prayer Warrior” or whatever the term of the week is, like a “Giant-Slayer”) we might see great things.
God works, we walk (Eph 2:10).
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