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The only authority Satan has over us is that which we surrender to
him. Subtleties of his rule over us and threats of his command are only
a rouse. All authority has been granted to our Lord Jesus Christ and
and given to us.

Matthew 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said,
"All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me."

Actually, regarding authority, its quite the opposite. Satan flees at our command!  
James 4:7 So let God work his will in you.
Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper. (MSG)

Fear is the dark room where Satan develops his negatives. His accusing
tone and threats have no dominion over the children of God. To succumb
to his schemes would be like an all star athlete being enslaved by a
heckler from the cheap seats.

King David said it best. ...The Lord prepares a table for us in the
presence of the enemy (Ps.23).

God would never give Satan the keys to the kingdom, and neither should
you surrender your keys to the temple.

You belong to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
The adversary is a schemer and a liar and we should have NOTHING to do
with him.

Give blessings instead of cursing
Give mercy instead of judgment
Pray without ceasing
Be filled with the Holy Spirit
Come near to God and He will come near to you! 

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