How to Become an Overcomer

  

📖 Text: 1 John 5:4 — “For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.”

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💡 1. Be Born of God

To overcome, you must first belong to God.

When you receive Jesus as Lord and Savior, His Spirit comes to live in you — and that power makes you victorious over sin and the world.

👉 “Greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.” (1 John 4:4)

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💡 2. Walk by Faith, Not by Sight

Faith is your weapon.

Even when life looks hard, faith reminds you that God is still in control.

Through faith, you see victory before it happens — because you trust God’s promises more than your problems.

👉 “We walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7)

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💡 3. Overcome Evil with Good

The Bible doesn’t tell us to fight evil with evil, but with love, kindness, and truth.

When you forgive, help others, and show goodness, you defeat the plans of the enemy.

👉 “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:21)

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💡 4. Stay Strong in Trials

Trials test your faith but also make you stronger.

An overcomer doesn’t give up when life gets tough — they press on, knowing that God is shaping them for greater glory.

👉 “In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” (Romans 8:37)

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💡 5. Remember Christ Has Already Overcome

Jesus has already won the greatest battle — over sin, death, and Satan.

When you face life’s struggles, remember: you are fighting from victory, not for victory.

👉 “Be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)

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🙏 Prayer:

> Lord Jesus, thank You for giving me victory through Your death and resurrection. Strengthen my faith to stand firm in every trial. Help me to overcome fear, sin, and doubt. I declare that through You, I am more than a conqueror. Amen.