The rights we are given cannot be used as a mere earthling that only believes in Jesus Christ but are actions to be engaged in as a duly authorized servant of the living God.

        In that birthright and authorization we are to “stand”-up in the capacity of one that is a member of the kingdom of God, which out-ranks all the demons and fallen angels of the satanic realm.

        In my years-long use of the example, I remind you again that Jesus is the Sheriff and you have been deputized, given a badge of authority and supernatural weapons to use against the bad guys.

        Two important and necessary aspects of using our authority are by our living a life that is Christ-like and how we speak.

        First: A drunk or high on drugs sheriff’s deputy cannot show up to a trouble-spot and be effective—he or she must be sober, clear thinking, and living himself up to the ethical, legal, and moral requirements of the office they represent.

        And secondly, as to the words we use being important, when using them especially in a spiritual context, they must be genuine and be words that carry the power granted by God to conduct heaven’s business on the earth in our lives and sometimes in the lives of others.

I offer you four critical examples   I offer you these four critical examples about how we use words properly or not:   1. A term that is intended to be powerful but may not be because of spiritual disobedience and an undisciplined life is saying this as a preface to some spiritual declaration: “By faith I…”. If a believer does not have a true and sure-footed faith in God and His written Word, just using those words may result in nothing happening. Declaring “by faith” must have the power behind it of what the Bible’s word “faith” means: Regarding God’s Word and what God has said, faith is “Having been fully persuaded, a reliance on Christ, being constant in one’s profession”, it is the truthful position of one’s mind, heart and spirit and is the now foundation of the believer’s everyday life. Are there times where a declared position in true faith may not happen? Yes, but the reasons for that are not for a lack of faith but have other factors that God is in charge of. If we are inspired to declare or pray for some result with genuine faith, we can and should do so, and then put the results of our believing words in the hands of God; the results are His business! 2. Over the years I have heard many Christians declare that they have put on the armor of God († Eph. 6) and yet by them just saying that they are wearing the armor doesn’t necessarily mean they have it on (the Emperor’s New Clothes). This is true especially when they are not students of the Word of God, which “sword” strengthens faith and provides a supernatural weapon against attacks. We must realize that our spiritual enemy knows if one’s life is superficial or truly walks in the life and power of God. 3. We are taught to believe on, pray using, and do spiritual warfare in the Name of Jesus but if one does not really believe in the power of His Name, again—the results may be catastrophic (the 7 sons of Sceva [† Acts 19]) or a failure of a needed action (the disciples failing to exorcise the boy’s demon [† Matthew 17]). Although not yet mentioned to you, the Name of Jesus is one more critical 5th-dimension key to be used by true believers to accomplish those things Jesus said we can do “in My Name”. But we must be “fully persuaded” (have faith) that His name overrules any condition that the Holy Spirit moves upon us to counteract (sickness, demons, even death). 4. Asking for God’s forgiveness and that our sin be washed away by the blood of Jesus is really important to believe that it actually has happened (it is the sincere and “truthful position of the mind, heart and spirit that sin has been cleansed”). However, there are those that say, “Well, I put my sin or his or her offense under the blood of Jesus”, which should mean that it will never be brought up again in our minds or in open conversation. And yet, it often does come up again. We must regularly check ourselves about what we say we believe, or what we say out loud in prayer, as they may be easy to say religious words that are empty and powerless even though they are not supposed to be.

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† Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance (support, concrete essence, assurance) of things (deeds, affairs) hoped (expecting, confidence) for, the evidence (proof, conviction) of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3 Through faith we understand (comprehend, exercise our mind [to know]) that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.

† Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. . .