We should not allow wicked people to control us, not because we are independent and prideful, but because when they control us we will not be controlled by the Holy Spirit.
1 Thessalonians 5:19
"19 Do not quench the Spirit."
Ephesians 4:30
"30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption."
Allowing anyone but the Holy Spirit control us grieves Him.
John 14:16
"16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever,"
When we are deeply affected by wicked people that is a form of control over us. We must learn to never take seriously the antics of the wicked person. When they can affect our witness, destroy our joy and intimidate us into silence, they are in control of us.
Acts 7:51
51 “You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so do you."
Isaiah 40:26
"26 Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name; by the greatness of his might and because he is strong in power, not one is missing."
It is Christ Who is all powerful, bullies not so much!!!!
When Christ is our focus the bullies and the naysayers will have no power over our thinking or our joy!
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