The Holy Spirit moved an apostle to write, "We are not ignorant of Satan’s devices" (2 Corinthians 2:11).

Christ warned his disciples to "be wise as serpents and harmless as doves" (Matthew 10:16).
The Israelites
sent out spies before entering the promised land.
Within the text of The Art of War by Sun-Tzu (a book studied today by men in intelligence), he discusses the use of spies in
Book 13. Sun-Tzu was born in 534 B.C. and lived most likely until after the year 453 B.C. In 500 B.C., some men were farmers, and some were spies. Today, both occupations still exist. The modern American farmer is vastly superior to the ancient farmer of 500 B.C., so how does the modern spy compare? Applied thought leads most to assume that he or she is vastly superior also.
The Word of God is accurate, for it warns that God’s people "are destroyed for lack of knowledge" (Hosea 4:6).
The practical difficulty in obtaining honest information [truth] in today’s Big Brother world is aptly described by an intelligence asset over the Internet:
"If you are lucky and work hard, you will find some of the truth. If you are lucky and work REALLY hard, you might find the WHOLE truth... as someone wants you to know it. If you are PHENOMENALLY lucky and really work your tail off, you might even go on to find the REAL truth. But no outsiders... and in fact, very few insiders ever ... EVER ... learn the WHOLE REAL truth."
The entirety of the above text was initially obtained from this
SOURCE. It has been modified slightly and links have been added. The purpose of posting it here is to make you [the reader] think.
Men of the world have no real power in the world.
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places" (Ephesians 6:12).
Jesus Christ has been given all authority in heaven and on earth through His finished work on the cross (ref. Matthew 28:18).
If you [the reader] have given your life [your heart, your soul, your being] to The Lord - Christ Jesus, then you have been set free of the bonds of this world. You are no longer a man of the world - you are a man of God. In this, by the gift of Christ and His Holy Spirit, you are a new creation in Christ and you have power (ref. Acts 1:8).
It is time that we [men of God] exercise our faith and authority in Christ Jesus - by faith through fervent prayer. It is through prayer that the world is transformed. Let us start now. Ask God right now in the name of Christ Jesus - what you can do, what you can say, what you can think, what you can learn - to change the world for the glory of Christ Jesus. Be astonished by what Jesus can do through you.
Always remember: "the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law" (Galatians 5:22-23).
Shine your light into the darkness.
Photo credits: followtheseinstructions, Bruce Guenter
"After I read this article on the Harbinger that a friend had posted on facebook, I prayerfully asked the Lord which one of the poems that He had given me, would respond to this article’s concern… the one I felt impressed to share, was this one below that I believe God may be saying to us as the USA, as a Father might address a prodigal son, who needed to turn from his wicked ways or dangerous choices."
Assassinated Character…
Insincerity, there’s been no clarity or concern.
What’s it going to really take to learn?
Do you always have to crash and violently burn?
Why the road of immorality first – to finally discern?
Brokenness and Shattered Dreams; Trouble busting at the seams.
A good name gone; hard to carry on…
Disheartened, tormented…cemented walls and many falls…for what?
You go your own way, don’t want to hear what I have to say;
It’s a “cancer” in your heart today…and its growing.
The road is wide to destruction;
Because NO instruction is heeded – but needed!.
You graduated, won; took Satan’s bait – didn’t want to wait, then bled.
The Spirit of the World, you wed
It’s assinated character, not the person I say you are…
A distorted image, an aborted scrimmage – with your life that’s on the line so far.
It’s been smoke and mirrors and wasted years, and now there’s tears – regret.
It’s time We met.
I know you. I’ll show you where things went wrong.
I’ll show you where you belong.
I’ll restore you and you’ll be strong.
I’ll love you so you can carry on.
Aim Higher.
I’ll change your image and share what I require.
I’ll sire you. Re-fire you with my vision.
I’ll sanctify…old ways will die- I’ll tell you why and equip you with provision.
There will be a circumcision.
It’s up to you, you’re grown.
Just remember there’s consequences for the worldly seeds you’ve sown.
But it’s not too late, I’ve left the light on-
Come on Home!