Common Quote by Sheri L. Dew
“There is one thing the power of God and the power of Satan have in common: Neither can influence us unless we allow them to.”
About This Quote
Both divine and demonic influences require personal consent; power lies in individual agency.
In simple terms: We control spiritual forces by allowing them.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and guard your personal agency.
Themes
spirituality
personal power
choice
responsibility
Mood
thoughtful
empowering
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily decision making
- ethical dilemmas
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
free will
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you truly control what influences you?
- How do you set boundaries with external forces?
A Different Perspective
The statement oversimplifies complex religious concepts.
![“Satan is a "roaring lion, [who] walketh about, seeking whom he may devour." And he will devour us unless we "put on the whole armour [or power] of God, that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." (See 1 Peter 5 and Ephesians 6)” quote by Sheri L. Dew](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d1/sheri-l-dew-3826_able_satan-is-a-roaring-lion-who-walketh-abou_752842.jpg)
![“Neither Italian fascism nor German national "socialism" have anything in common with such a [Soviet socialistic] society, primarily because private ownership of factories, plants, lands, banks, means of transportation, etc., remain untouched there, and, therefore, capitalism in Germany and Italy…” quote by Joseph Stalin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/411/joseph-stalin-1734_capitalism_neither-italian-fascism-nor-german-natio_1430.jpg)
