We overcome the adversary through a strong testimony.
Revelations 12:
10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
How great and glorious the day shall be when the adversary shall be bound and have no more influence over the hearts of the children of men. We must understand however, that unlike a criminal who is taken into custody and is stripped of his weapons and personal means of communication with his exterior support system, the devil will retain his means of temptation and persuasion. He shall be bound and rendered of no effect because our hearts will be completely converted to the Savior and His gospel plan. There will be no room for lust, pride, greed or contention. We will become impervious to the blows of Satan thus rendering his attacks useless and frustrating his plans.
"As you fortify your own personal testimony, you will have power to make correct choices so that you can stand unwaveringly against the pressures of an increasingly vicious world. Your testimony will be fortified as you exercise faith in Jesus Christ, in His teachings, and in His limitless power to accomplish what He has promised." (Richard G. Scott, “The Power of a Strong Testimony,” Ensign, Nov 2001, 87)
Q: How strong is my testimony? How often and in what ways do I bear it?
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