I often recall Proverbs 4:23. We are to guard our hearts with all diligence. Why? It is our belief center. If what we believe about ourselves does not line up with Scripture, then we have believed a lie. We are ensnared.

The devil sends fiery dart lies hoping he can get them to penetrate into our belief system. I learned in 1993 that not all my thoughts were of my own origin. I had let fiery darts penetrate by believing them and making them my own.

The enemy seeks to set up inner strongholds. Fiery darts are outside, but when we allow them in, they become an internal war against us. Accusations, self-blame, and false identities are the fruit. Be a fruit inspector. Does your conduct bear fruit that glorifies the Lord? Our intimate communion with the Lord exposes our true heart’s beliefs.