Fiery darts come from without. If we allow them to penetrate, then they will set up a stronghold in our heart. The battle then comes from within. Remember that any thought against yourself, others, or circumstances are fiery darts. 

We are made in the image of God. Negative thoughts against ourselves or others dishonors the Lord. He orchestrates all things. Therefore a thought against circumstances He has allowed dishonors Him.

Our thoughts become words. James 3:10 says of our tongue, “With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God.” Ephesians 4:29 says to impart grace to our hearers. That means our thoughts need to be kind.

Our heart is our belief center. Therefore the enemy of our soul wants to control our lives through deception. The way we guard against deception is to hide truth from God’s word into our hearts. Bank tellers in training are always given real money to feel and see, so they can recognize a counterfeit. Satan’s lies are counterfeit ~ designed to deceive his target.