The Ministry of Holy Angels

The Bible tells us that angels are ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation. (Hebrews 1:14: “Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?”). It also tells us that Satan is our accuser, along with his army of demons, who accuse us before God day and night, as seen in the book of Revelation (Revelation 12:10). Similarly, the holy angels whom God has appointed to serve us (that is, Christians) stand before God day and night, carrying our good reports to Him.

This is why Jesus said:

“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.” (Matthew 18:10)

This is the primary ministry of the holy angels.

Even though these angels have far greater power than we do, and are holier and more perfect than us, when they stand before God to deliver reports of our wrongdoings, they tremble and fear. Consider this: when you became a Christian, you received Christ, and His army of angels was sent to protect you and carry your prayers and good deeds before God. But imagine a Christian who deliberately walks in sin, fully aware that holy angels accompany them. How do you think those angels report this before the throne of God?

When you pray, your prayers are carried by angels to God’s throne. When you do good, your deeds are likewise delivered to heaven’s record. The angels rejoice to present these deeds before God, even praising you for them. As the Bible shows in Jacob’s vision:

“He had a dream in which there was a stairway resting on the earth, and its top reached to heaven, and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it.” (Genesis 28:12)

However, if you live in sin while claiming to be a Christian, even though the angels are holy, your actions make them ashamed to report you positively. Your evil deeds may block your heavenly report, and God’s eyes, which see all, will notice your behavior. At that point, there is no defense against His righteous judgment.

The Bible warns:

“Especially those who indulge in the flesh, despising authority… even though angels, who are greater in might and power, do not bring a railing accusation against them before the Lord.” (2 Peter 2:10–11)

This shows that even powerful angels, who are far more capable than humans, hesitate to report evil actions done by a Christian. Yet Satan and his demons report sin without hesitation. They accuse us relentlessly before God. This is the ongoing spiritual warfare between angels and demons—not with swords, but through arguments and reports in the heavenly courts.

For example, a Christian named Rodgers might give alms, fast, and pray. The angels sent to him present these good deeds to God. But if Rodgers secretly sins, Satan and his demons will report these sins before God. Despite the angelic report of his good deeds, the demonic accusation may prevail because sin provides strong evidence against him. This is the reason Satan accuses humans. We see this clearly in the story of Job:

“One day the angels came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came among them to accuse Job.” (Job 1:6–7)

Thus, someone living a life of indulgence while claiming to be a Christian becomes a complete instrument of Satan. Persistent sin, whether sexual immorality, drunkenness, or secret sin, ultimately leads to a loss of angelic protection, leaving one vulnerable to Satan’s accusations and the judgment of God.

The name “Satan” or “the devil” literally means “the accuser”. His primary work is to accuse us before God day and night. In contrast, holy angels bring our good deeds before God. This is the spiritual battlefield we live in: angels advocating for the faithful, demons accusing the unfaithful.

God Himself warns us to live righteously:

“Be holy, for I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:16)

If you have not yet received Christ, now is the time. Repent, turn away from sin, be baptized in water in the name of Jesus Christ, and receive forgiveness of sins. (Acts 2:37–38) The Holy Spirit will then dwell in you, and the army of heavenly angels will be sent to protect you, advocate for you, and carry your good deeds before God day and night.

May the Lord bless

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