Chapter 5: The Power of a Humble Heart: God’s Weapon Against Pride
“Father, forgive me of sin.
I thank You for using my mouth as Your voice. Use me to edify the body of Christ. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord. Let believers be edified and built up.
We declare it so, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
We’re back with another vital revelation in our spiritual warfare series. This is Chapter Five of Cause The Devil to Run in Terror, and we’re continuing to expose the tactics of the enemy and the divine weapons God has given us for victory.
In our previous chapter, we focused on the spiritual tools at our disposal. One of the most powerful, yet often overlooked, weapons is the heart—more specifically, a heart that is humble before God.
The Heart: A Spiritual Weapon
2 Corinthians 10:4 (KJV) declares:
“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds.”
One of these mighty weapons is the heart. In 1 Samuel 16:7, the Lord told the prophet Samuel:
“Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.”
God sent Samuel to Jesse’s house to anoint one of his sons as the next king. David wasn’t even initially considered, yet he was God’s choice—not because of outward qualifications, but because of his heart.
Despite David’s glaring failures—his affair with Bathsheba and orchestrating her husband’s death—God still called him “a man after His own heart” (see Acts 13:22). Why? Because David’s heart posture was one of repentance, humility, and genuine love for God.
The Heart of David: A Template of Humility
David exemplified qualities that made him God’s chosen:
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Faith: He trusted in God.
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Repentance: He quickly sought God’s forgiveness.
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Humility: He acknowledged his wrongs.
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Honesty: He was transparent before the Lord.
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Integrity: He desired to live righteously.
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Desire to Please God: His heart was aimed toward the will of God.
After the prophet Nathan confronted him, David cried out in Psalm 51:10–12 (KJV):
“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Thy presence; and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation; and uphold me with Thy free spirit.”
This powerful prayer reveals why God still saw David as a man after His own heart—because of his willingness to humble himself and turn back to God.
Humility vs. Pride: A Spiritual Showdown
Humility is a weapon, while pride is a snare. The enemy knows this and actively tries to pull believers into pride.
James 4:10 (KJV) says:
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall lift you up.”
Humbling ourselves involves confessing our sins, acknowledging our need for God, and refusing to exalt ourselves. Pride, on the other hand, leads to destruction:
Proverbs 16:18 (KJV) warns:
“Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”
Pride creates a false sense of security and blinds people to their need for God. It damages relationships, hinders spiritual growth, and leads to downfall. Humility, however, leads to honor.
Satan’s Trap: Pride
Isaiah 14:13 (KJV) exposes Satan’s heart:
“For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God…”
This prideful spirit led to his fall. It’s the same spirit he tries to provoke in us. But as believers, we must reject pride and walk in humility.
Even leaders are warned against pride. 1 Timothy 3:6–7 (KJV) cautions:
“Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. Moreover, he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.”
Clearly, pride is a trap that invites demonic attack. But humility dismantles strongholds and causes the devil to flee.
The Strategy for Victory
So how do we cause the devil to run in terror? One of the most effective strategies is to embrace humility:
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Acknowledge our sins before God.
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Refuse to exalt ourselves.
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Live in continual repentance.
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Surrender daily to God’s will.
Humility is not weakness—it is power under control. When we humble ourselves before God, He lifts us, equips us, and makes us victorious over every tactic of the enemy.
✝️ Conclusion
Humility disarms pride, opens heaven’s doors, and shuts down the enemy’s attacks. Walk humbly before God—and watch the devil flee.
✅ 6 Key Takeaways
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God sees your heart, not just your actions.
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Humility invites God’s presence and promotes spiritual growth.
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David’s repentance shows the power of returning to God.
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Pride leads to destruction and aligns you with the enemy.
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Satan fell because of pride—don’t let it be your downfall.
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Humility is a divine weapon that causes the devil to run in terror.
From The Daily Word with Pastor KBN: Cause The Devil To Run In Terror (Part 5), Apr 24, 2025
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-word-with-pastor-kbn/id1800872165?i=1000704685254&r=78
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