--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Satan has no power over us except as we…" description: "\"“Satan has no power over us except as we give it to him. God never forces us to do right, and Satan has no power to force us to do wrong.”\" — Sterling ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d89/sterling-w-sill-2-62864_force_satan-has-no-power-over-us-except-as-we_1736085.png" --- # Satan has no power over us except as we give it to him… ![“Satan has no power over us except as we give it to him. God never forces us to do right, and Satan has no power to force us to do wrong.” quote by Sterling W. 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Themes faith personal responsibility spiritual warfare Mood thoughtful serious Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - making ethical decisions - resisting temptation - spiritual practice Key Concepts Free will temptation inner strength Questions to Reflect On - What powers do you willingly give to? - How can you reclaim authority over your choices? A Different Perspective Ignoring inner consent can lead to self‑imposed limits. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Giving](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/giving/) [Satan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/satan/) ## Related quotes > [But when it comes time to decide your fate, they'll sign you on the line right next to Satan. Cause' they don't care about…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/asher-roth/but-when-it-comes-time-to-decide-your-fate-they-ll-sign-you-on-the/) [Asher Roth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/asher-roth/) > [“It is also important to notice that Satan enters the biblical scene as part of God’s creation. 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