Biblical Answer

The point of fighting is not to avoid getting hurt again, but to take control of your mind and life through Jesus Christ. When we refuse to fight, we allow the seeds of bitterness to take root and grow, causing us to be hurt over and over again. This is because we allow the person who hurt us to continue to have power over us. The Bible teaches that the battle for our life is fought and won in our mind, and that God wants us to take control of our mind through the power of His Holy Spirit. We can think our way into changing our life for good, but we must be willing to fight for it.

The idea that we should avoid fighting because we might get hurt again is a common misconception. In fact, Jesus gives us the nikos, or the victory, of His accomplished work on the cross, which allows us to move forward and fight for our minds. This mindset is essential in our spiritual life, as it enables us to overcome the resistance in our own hearts and the influence of dark powers that seek to hold us back. By fighting for our minds, we can break free from the cycle of hurt and bitterness that can consume us.

Ultimately, the point of fighting is not to prove a point or to get revenge, but to take ownership of our lives and our relationships. When we refuse to own up to our responsibilities, we fuel the fires of bitterness and anger in others. By taking control of our minds and our lives, we can begin to heal and move forward, not just for ourselves, but for those around us. As the Bible says, "What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you?" (James 4:1). By acknowledging and addressing these desires, we can begin to fight for a better life, one that is characterized by love, forgiveness, and victory through Jesus Christ.