In the same way, these people--who claim authority from their dreams--live immoral lives, defy authority, and scoff at supernatural beings. But even Michael, one of the mightiest of the angels, did not dare accuse the devil of blasphemy, but simply said, "The LORD rebuke you!" (This took place when Michael was arguing with the devil about Moses' body.)
In the same way, these people--who claim authority from their dreams--live immoral lives, defy authority, and scoff at supernatural beings.
2 Peter 2:10-11 He [God] is especially hard on those who follow their own twisted sexual desire, and who despise authority. These people are proud and arrogant, daring even to scoff at supernatural beings without so much as trembling. But the angels, who are far greater in power and strength, do not dare to bring from the Lord a charge of blasphemy against those supernatural beings.
Jude 1:16 These people are grumblers and complainers, living only to satisfy their desires. They brag loudly about themselves, and they flatter others to get what they want.
Jude 1:18 They [the apostles] told you that in the last times there would be scoffers whose purpose in life is to satisfy their ungodly desires. [see 2 Peter 3:3]
But even Michael, one of the mightiest of the angels, did not dare accuse the devil of blasphemy, but simply said, "The LORD rebuke you!" (This took place when Michael was arguing with the devil about Moses' body.)
Daniel 10:13 "But for twenty-one days the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia blocked my way. Then Michael, one of the archangels, came to help me, and I left him there with the spirit prince of Persia." [see all chapter 10]
Daniel 10:21 "Meanwhile, I will tell you what is written in the Book of Truth. (No one helps me against these spirit princes except Michael, your spirit prince.) [see all chapter 11]
Daniel 12:1 "At that time Michael, the archangel who stands guard over your nation, will arise. Then there will be a time of anguish greater than any since nations first came into existence. but at that time every one of your people whose name is written in the book will be rescued." [see all chapter 12]
Zechariah 3:1-2 Then the angel showed me Jeshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD. The Accuser, Satan, was there at the angel's right hand, making accusations against Jeshua. And the LORD said to Satan, "I, the LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you. This man is like a burning stick that has been snatched from the fire." [see all chapter 3]
Revelation 12:7-9 Then there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon and his angels. And the dragon lost the battle, and he and his angels were forced out of heaven. This great dragon--the ancient servant called the devil, or Satan, the one deceiving the whole world--was thrown down to the earth with all his angels. [see all chapter 12]
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