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Hicks is noted for. A careful study of this book will give believers a solid foundation in faith — and a well-equipped arsenal for dealing with the devil. — Kenneth E. Hagin As long as I have known Dr. Hicks, I have respected him for his godly wisdom and recognized him as a true gift to the Body of Christ. I have seen him continually walk in love, seeking peace and unity with all believers. Every Christian needs to take this message to heart and apply this excellent teaching on resisting temptation and the devil.

Most Christians don't follow these five steps. Every pastor should have the people in the congregation come forward to be anointed with oil and prayed for in at least one service each week. This will give them something to look forward to when symptoms strike. Jesus told the disciples, The thief (Satan) cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly (John 10:10). Abundant life is not automatic. You receive it after you act in faith to resist the works of Satan and to receive the finished work of the Cross.

If thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth. This verse confirms all we have seen about the unredeemed brain. Evil thoughts surface, desiring to be spoken. Don't let your tongue say them, even if you have to physically place your hand over your mouth. Learn a great lesson from the way Joshua led the children of Israel in the seemingly impossible task of capturing the city of Jericho. Joshua did not allow them to say what they were thinking. He knew a great truth: If left unspoken, thoughts of doubt and unbelief will not pass into the heart where faith dwells.