“We are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus who loves us” (Ro. 8:37).

 

A Conqueror takes authority over present circumstances;

An Overcomer takes authority over past bondages.

 

A Conqueror fights to win victory over others;

An Overcomer fights to win victory over himself.

 

A Conqueror battles with force;

An Overcomer battles with faith.

 

A Conqueror defeats people;

An Overcomer redeems people.

 

A Conqueror incites division;

An Overcomer inspires unity.

 

A Conqueror imposes submission;

An Overcomer institutes freedom.

 

A Conqueror condemns the guilty;

An Overcomer forgives the sinner.

 

A Conqueror restrains violence;

An Overcomer establishes peace.

 

A Conqueror legislates righteousness;

An Overcomer teaches wisdom.

 

A Conqueror wounds, in warfare;

An Overcomer heals, as warfare.

 

A Conqueror contests for territory;

An Overcomer contends for hearts.

 

A Conqueror battles in the physical realm against flesh and blood;

An Overcomer battles in the spiritual realm against principalities and powers, rulers, and spiritual forces of evil in heavenly places.

 

A Conqueror battles for an earthly kingdom;

An Overcomer battles for an eternal kingdom.

 

A Conqueror is great;

An Overcomer is greater.

 

In Christ, we are more than Conquerors. We are Overcomers.

 

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

 

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