As said the greatest battle ever fought is taking place in the human mind. The battle is between the two powers Good and Evil. It is not us (so much) against evil for we ourselves would not stand a chance. If Eve in her perfect condition fell then how should we in our fallen condition prevail? It comes down to who's side we are on, and that way all the glory belongs to God.
The Battle
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Here is a well know passage from Scripture
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 (Eph. 6v10-13 ESV),
But continue reading to about verse 18
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 (Eph. 6v10-13 ESV),
But continue reading to about verse 18
Agreed. But can you put on the whole armor yourself? For scripture also says 'it is not he that willeth or runneth' but to whom God shows mercy.
The best we can do is yield to His call and He shall do the work. As scripture says 'be not stiff necked'.
So it is God doing the 'work' in us and if we are led we will put on the armor as He provides..
The best we can do is yield to His call and He shall do the work. As scripture says 'be not stiff necked'.
So it is God doing the 'work' in us and if we are led we will put on the armor as He provides..
Good morning, 2404;
Can we put on the whole armor ourselves? No. What Sola gratia is sharing in Ephesians 6:10-13, the Lord is empowering us to take our step of faith and put on the whole armor God. Step of faith in this book is KEY but ultimately God goes ahead of us and does the rest.
We must also remember verse 18, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, - ESV
Example, I ask God, why is it someone will cross my path out of nowhere, they know my faith and hit me with gotcha questions or statements, or renounce Christ just to trigger my response. The other battle is when I wake up each morning, (my mind as you shared) is imbedded with anger and murderous thoughts of violence. But the Lord is faithful, He receives my prayer and supplication in all circumstances. He sustains me with peace and calm and gets me prayed up to begin whatever comes my way each day.
Ephesians 6 equips and encourages me to take that step and put on the armor of God. When I try to do the rest on my own then I'm not following the teaching of what God promises, the battle is His.
I'm on the side of the Army of God and am blessed many of my brothers and sisters are on the same team.
God bless you, 2404, your family and Merry Christmas.
Bob