Know our enemy beyond the Devil & Demons!

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The following encouraging scripture verses relate to the other enemy we have other than Devil & Demons.
Many seem to be successful in resisting the Devil & the thoughts he injects. Praise God.
But the sad part is many seem to be failing against this other enemy we have.
The even more saddest part is many seem to be unaware of this enemy beyond the Devil & Demons:
I hope and pray that many are enabled to recognize this enemy beyond Devil & Demons and be able to introspect, grow-up & mature.
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Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. ESV Bibles by Crossway. ESV Global Study Bible (Kindle Locations 225548-225554). Crossway. Kindle Edition.

For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs— heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, PROVIDED we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. ESV Bibles by Crossway. ESV Global Study Bible (Kindle Locations 274040-274051). Crossway. Kindle Edition.

Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out YOUR OWN salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, HOLDING fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. ESV Bibles by Crossway. ESV Global Study Bible (Kindle Locations 289818-289843). Crossway. Kindle Edition.

If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent. ESV Bibles by Crossway. ESV Global Study Bible (Kindle Locations 308667-308669). Crossway. Kindle Edition.

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. ESV Bibles by Crossway. ESV Global Study Bible (Kindle Locations 308691-308696). Crossway. Kindle Edition.

Therefore repent. If not, I will come to you soon and war against them with the sword of my mouth. ESV Bibles by Crossway. ESV Global Study Bible (Kindle Locations 308726-308730). Crossway. Kindle Edition.

I will throw into great tribulation, unless they repent of her works, and I will strike her children dead. And all the churches will know that I am he who searches mind and heart, and I will give to each of you according to your works. ESV Bibles by Crossway. ESV Global Study Bible (Kindle Locations 308760-308764). Crossway. Kindle Edition.

Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your works complete in the sight of my God. Remember, then, what you received and heard. Keep it, and repent. If you will not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come against you. ESV Bibles by Crossway. ESV Global Study Bible (Kindle Locations 308796-308802). Crossway. Kindle Edition.

Behold, I will make those of the synagogue of Satan who say that they are Jews and are not, but lie— behold, I will make them come and bow down before your feet, ESV Bibles by Crossway. ESV Global Study Bible (Kindle Locations 308831-308834). Crossway. Kindle Edition.

So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth. ( ESV Bibles by Crossway. ESV Global Study Bible (Kindle Location 308870). Crossway.)
Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. (ESV Bibles by Crossway. ESV Global Study Bible (Kindle Locations 308882-308883). Crossway. Kindle Edition.
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