Ephesians 6:10-13 (ESV Strong's)
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.
Subject: Sanctification in Spiritual Battle
The Christian is an a battle. It is not with the government. It is not with a particular segment of our society. We are not to be throwing rocks at sinners. We are in a spiritual battle. In Paul's day there was no more corruption worse than in our day. In fact, modern day Rome may be the supreme example for the USA in regard to what will most assuredly happen if we continue down this road of debauchery. With that said, however, Paul did not tell the believers of the day to fight with picket signs, social media or anger. What Paul tells us, in the above text, is to realize this is a spiritual battle and to fight it we have to use spiritual tools. To fight the foes of this world (Satan and his minions) we must take on spiritual tools and weapons. Our sanctification is to be conducted, not in our might, but in His might and power and therefore with His tools. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith and prayer are all listed in the following verses. We can get so off track with our fight in this life. This is a warning that we are in a fight and how to win in that fight: His power; His tools!!
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