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Definition and Overview:
Protection from evil is a recurring theme in the Bible, reflecting God's promise to safeguard His people from spiritual and physical harm. This protection is often depicted as a divine shield or refuge, emphasizing God's power and faithfulness. The concept encompasses deliverance from sin, temptation, and the influence of malevolent forces.

Biblical Foundations:

1. Divine Protection:
The Bible frequently assures believers of God's protective presence. In Psalm 91:1-2, the psalmist declares, "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, 'He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'" This passage highlights the security found in God's presence, portraying Him as a fortress against evil.

2. Deliverance from Temptation:
The Lord's Prayer, as recorded in Matthew 6:13, includes a plea for protection from evil: "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one." This request acknowledges human vulnerability and the need for divine intervention to resist sin and the devil's schemes.

3. Spiritual Armor:
Ephesians 6:10-18 describes the "armor of God," a metaphorical depiction of the spiritual resources available to believers. Verse 11 instructs, "Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes." This passage emphasizes the importance of spiritual preparedness and reliance on God's strength to withstand evil.

4. God's Faithfulness:
2 Thessalonians 3:3 reassures believers of God's unwavering protection: "But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one." This verse underscores God's commitment to safeguarding His people from spiritual harm.

5. Protection through Obedience:
Obedience to God's commandments is often linked to protection from evil. Proverbs 2:7-8 states, "He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity, to guard the paths of justice and protect the way of His saints." This passage suggests that living righteously aligns believers with God's protective care.

Examples in Scripture:

· Job's Hedge of Protection:
In the book of Job, Satan acknowledges God's protective hedge around Job, saying, "Have You not placed a hedge around him and his household and everything he owns?" (Job 1:10). This illustrates God's ability to shield His faithful servants from harm.

· Daniel in the Lions' Den:
Daniel's deliverance from the lions' den (Daniel 6) serves as a powerful testament to God's protection. Despite the king's decree, God shut the lions' mouths, preserving Daniel's life and demonstrating His power over evil.

· Jesus' Protection of His Disciples:
In John 17:15, Jesus prays for His disciples, saying, "My prayer is not that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one." This prayer highlights Jesus' concern for His followers' spiritual safety and His trust in the Father's protective care.

Theological Implications:
Protection from evil is not merely a promise of physical safety but encompasses spiritual preservation and moral integrity. It reflects the ongoing battle between good and evil, with God as the ultimate protector and deliverer. Believers are called to trust in God's sovereignty, seek His guidance, and remain vigilant against the forces of darkness.

Topical Bible Verses

John 17:15
I pray not that you should take them out of the world, but that you should keep them from the evil.
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1 Thessalonians 3:3
That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.
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Matthew 6:33
But seek you first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.
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Greek

5440. phulakterion -- an outpost, fortification, an amulet
... the Hebrew texts, affixed to the left upper arm or the forehead of men at morning
prayer, and regarded as a protection (hence the name) against evil spirits. ...
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Library

God's Protection of those who Trust in Him
... PSALMS GOD'S PROTECTION OF THOSE WHO TRUST IN HIM. ... Then keep your tongue from evil,
And your lips from speaking falsehood; Turn from evil and do good, Seek for ...
/.../sherman/the childrens bible/gods protection of those who.htm

Whether the Gifts of the Holy Ghost Remain in Heaven?
... is speaking there of the gifts according as they are compatible with the present
state: for it is thus that they afford us protection against evil temptations. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether the gifts of the 3.htm

"The Prophets of God Helping Them"
... As His children draw near to Him for protection from evil, in pity and love
He lifts up for them a standard against the enemy. Touch ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 46 the prophets of.htm

Gifts to the Prodigal
... Brethren, defence, stability, shielding from pains, and protection against evil
are all included in this great promise, which each of us may realise, if we will ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/gifts to the prodigal.htm

The Sheltering Wing
... For the protection that is granted to faith is only to be understood by faith. It
is deliverance from the evil in the evil which vindicates as no exaggeration ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/the sheltering wing.htm

Treatise iv. On the Lord's Prayer.
... When we have once asked for God's protection against evil, and have obtained it,
then against everything which the devil and the world work against us we stand ...
/.../cyprian/the treatises of cyprian/treatise iv on the lords.htm

Agency of Evil Spirits.
... If God has granted to His children promise of grace and protection, it is because
there are mighty agencies of evil to be met,"agencies numerous, determined ...
/.../the great controversy between christ and satan /31 agency of evil spirits.htm

Agency of Evil Spirits
... If God has granted to His children promise of grace and protection, it is because
there are mighty agencies of evil to be met"agencies numerous, determined ...
/.../white/the great controversy/chapter 31 agency of evil.htm

That all Things were Created for Some Use, Even those Things which ...
... that they are subservient to man, and were given for his protection and service ... dark,
reason itself and necessity require that both good and evil things should ...
/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap iv that all things were.htm

The Israelites yet Again Turned to Idols; And, Being Deprived of ...
... yet again turned to idols; and, being deprived of the divine protection, were subdued
by ... ceased not to harass the heathen race with all sorts of evil devices. ...
/.../life and writings of sulpitius severus /chapter xxvii the israelites yet.htm