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Colossians 2:9 For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body.10 So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.

15 In this way, he disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross.

Satan is defeated. He’s been stripped of all power and authority. For those in Christ, Satan can’t make us do anything and he can’t force his will on our lives. Satan can only place thoughts, ideas, and suggestions that are contrary to the Word of God in our minds. If we choose to resist him, there is nothing he can do. No longer can we say, “the devil made me do it.”

However, there are some ways we give Satan access into our lives. One of the main ways we give Satan access in our lives is by carrying out the thought that was contrary to the word of God. Before every unrighteous action, there was first a thought. Another way we give Satan access is with our words. Because we are speaking spirits and we have power in our speech, what we say will manifest itself (Prov. 18:21). If we say something contrary to the Word of God, that’s what we’ll have. Finally, we give Satan access through unregulated emotions (Eph. 4:26-27). When our emotions are uncontrolled, we’re more likely to be influenced or tempted by the suggestions of Satan.

Don’t give Satan access into your life. Rebuke contrary thoughts, monitor your speech, and be in control of your emotions. Satan is defeated and He is under our feet.