We overcome by faith
We overcome by faith "For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith." (1John.5.4) It is by faith that we overcome. Faith is believing that what God said is so. If the enemy tries to put sickness on you, but God's word says you are healed. Letting that word take precedence and acting according to the word is faith. By acting as though the word is true because it is, is faith. It is by faith that we overcome. Not by our actions but by faith. Not by how we feel but by faith. Not by what we see but by faith. Not by what we hear but by faith. Faith is what gives us the victory. Our text says whatever is born of God overcomes the world. Because we are born of God, we are victorious. But for us to experience that victory in our lives we must act in accordance with the word or better still let the word of God work effectually in us "For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye re