Once we become believers in the body of Christ we must understand that our fight is no longer in the natural. Our enemies are no longer physical bodies standing in front of us, but they are spirits and principalities that exalt themselves above the Word of God. Sadly most believers don't get to engage into this battle of setting unbelievers free from the gates of hell because they are still tied up with their own strong holds. The believer has to realize that the enemy's battleground is their mind. While the saint is trying to fight the people that seem to be against them in the world the enemy is constantly bombarding their minds with lies and with fiery arrows to keep them from being effective for the kingdom of God. Satan knows he cannot take your salvation once you have willingly given your life to Christ and have accepted Him as your Lord and Savior. It's like once you willing sign on the dotted line to join the United States Army. No one can take away the fact that you are in the armed services now. The enemy now can only try to hinder you from receiving the proper training in order for you to be effective in that army. He will wish to have you so caught up in fighting as a civilian, but you are no longer a civilian and you have to realize you cannot be concerned with civilian matters. Knowing the Word of God allows you to cast down every thought the enemy throws at you to keep you shackled. Be free in Christ and fight the good fight!!! Be Encouraged!!! Have a wonderful life of fighting the good fight on purpose!!!!!
2 Corinthians 10
Paul’s Defense of His Ministry
1 By the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am “timid” when face to face with you, but “bold” toward you when away! 2 I beg you that when I come I may not have to be as bold as I expect to be toward some people who think that we live by the standards of this world. 3 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. 4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 6 And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete.
Ephesians 6
The Armor of God
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
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