{"id":353209,"date":"2026-10-13T12:40:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T16:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/?p=353209"},"modified":"2026-10-13T12:40:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T16:40:50","slug":"jesus-came-into-the-world-to-destroy-the-works-of-the-devil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/jesus-came-into-the-world-to-destroy-the-works-of-the-devil\/","title":{"rendered":"Jesus Came into the World to Destroy the Works of the Devil"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 7px solid #365b81; height: 25%; padding: 21px;\"><big>The Bible states that the <strong>Lord Jesus<\/strong> came into the world to<strong> \u201cdestroy the works of the devil\u201d (1 John 3:8)<\/strong>. This teaching shows that when facing spiritual battles, Christians should not accept evil as something they must simply live with, but learn to <strong>confront it through faith<\/strong>.<\/big><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>How Evil Seeks to Work<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>According to biblical teachings, evil seeks to work discreetly to <strong>distance people from God<\/strong> and weaken their faith. That is why it is important to develop discernment to recognize anything that could compromise our spiritual lives.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What Are the Works of the Devil?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Bible presents different ways evil operates, including <strong>deception, accusation, temptation<\/strong>, and anything that seeks to distance human beings from God.<\/p>\n<p>In practice, spiritual battles can manifest through <strong>thoughts, behaviors, and situations that weaken faith<\/strong> and lead a person away from God&#8217;s will.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>A Testimony of Deliverance<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1235480226?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Mary Osborne\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<small><em><strong>DISCLAIMER:\u00a0<\/strong>The Universal Church advises<strong>\u00a0not<\/strong>\u00a0to dismiss medical treatment. The prayers, elements, and tools of faith are\u00a0<strong>not<\/strong>\u00a0a replacement for medical treatment but a complement\/support to it. Please follow your doctor\u2019s instructions along with using your faith in the Word of God.<\/em><\/small><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The Authority of the Name of Jesus<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>According to the Christian faith, the Lord Jesus overcame evil and granted those who believe in Him the authority to resist spiritual forces. Therefore, when facing a spiritual battle, the guidance is not to accept the situation as it is, but to <strong>seek God and put faith into action<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This also involves abandoning anything that goes against the Word of God and developing a relationship with Him through obedience.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>How to Face a Spiritual Battle<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>To guide those who desire to learn how to put their faith into practice during spiritual battles, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Universal Church<\/a><\/span> will hold the <strong>Week of Deliverance &amp; Spiritual Warfare<\/strong>, from October 26 to November 1. During this purpose, participants will receive teachings and take part in prayers focused on spiritual deliverance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Develop discernment:<\/strong> Pay attention to what has been affecting your faith and evaluate your choices in light of the Word of God.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Put your faith into action:<\/strong> When facing spiritual battles, seek God and trust in the authority of the Name of the Lord Jesus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Maintain your relationship with God:<\/strong> Prayer, Bible reading, and obedience to the Word help Christians remain spiritually vigilant.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Take Part in the Week of Deliverance &amp; Spiritual Warfare<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Universal Church<\/a><\/span> is open daily, with prayer services throughout the week.<\/p>\n<p>On <strong>Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays<\/strong>, services take place at <strong>10 AM, 4 PM, and 7 PM<\/strong>. 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