Meaning of the word "resist the devil, and he will flee from you" in English

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resist the devil, and he will flee from you

US /rɪˈzɪst ðə ˈdɛvəl, ænd hi wɪl fli frʌm ju/
UK /rɪˈzɪst ðə ˈdɛvəl, ænd hi wɪl fliː frɒm ju/
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Idiom

a biblical proverb suggesting that if one stands firm against evil or temptation, it will eventually lose its power and go away

Example:
When you are tempted to lie, remember the scripture: resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
She found strength in the phrase 'resist the devil, and he will flee from you' during her recovery.