Most Christians believe that the way to fight fear, anxiety, painful emotions, and negative thoughts is to resist or suppress them when they come up, but what if this is actually strengthening these emotional and spiritual bondages?

In this message titled “Ye Resist Not Evil—Part 2,” Pastor Jeffrey Walter explains how resistance rooted in fear, control, and self-will often keeps believers trapped in cycles of anxiety, trauma, and inner conflict. He contrasts living by the flesh—fear, control, and self-preservation—with living by the spirit through faith, trust, and dependence on God.

Rather than suppressing or battling negative thoughts with arguments or constant mental warfare, Pastor Walter calls believers to surrender fully to God and stop trying to control outcomes themselves. He emphasizes observing fearful thoughts and painful emotions without engaging or suppressing them and allowing God’s healing and providence to work freely.

Beloved, as you listen to this message and put it into practice daily, may the Lord lead you out of every trauma or emotional and spiritual bondage and bring you to a place of surrender where you can experience peace, healing, forgiveness, and freedom.

Key Scriptures: Matthew 5:38-41 KJV

38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: 39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also. 41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.

Note: This message is the second of a 2-part series preached in May, 2026. Kindly listen to part 1 for a complete appreciation.