To protect ourselves from backsliding is not fighting an imaginary war. We are continually in spiritual warfare. The Bible clearly tells us that our battle is real. Though we do not fight against flesh and blood (Ephesians 6 : 12), we must be prepared for enemy fire. We must equip ourselves with spiritual armour (Ephesians 6 : 14- 18) We must pay special attention to our individual weaknesses. We must also keep a close watch over what goes on inside our minds. A world of damage can be prevented by putting an end to destructive thoughts as soon as they enter our minds. To do so, we must submit such thoughts to Christ, (2 Corinthians 10 : 3-5).
1 John 4:4
Greater is He [Christ] who is in you, than he [Satan] who is in the world.
(0513 06 III 2008)