Biblical Answer

The Question: What's the point of fighting when I'll just get hurt again?

The Bible says, "What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you?" (James 4:1). This verse highlights the fact that many relational struggles stem from internal desires that are in conflict with each other. This can lead to feelings of hurt and anger, which can make it seem pointless to fight. However, the Bible also teaches that we have a choice in how we respond to these internal conflicts. We can choose to let them control us, or we can choose to take control of our minds and fight for victory in Christ.

In fact, Jesus gives us the "nikos" - His accomplished work on the cross, the defeat of sin. This means that we have a foundation of victory to build on, and we can use this foundation to fight against the internal desires that lead to hurt and anger. The Bible says, "Put on the armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil" (Ephesians 6:11). This means that we are not helpless against the internal conflicts that lead to hurt and anger. We can put on the armor of God and fight for victory.

The key is to understand that the battle for our lives is fought and won in our minds. We can think our way into changing our lives for good. This means that we must take control of our minds and choose to fight for victory in Christ. We must not let our experiences of hurt and anger dictate our responses. Instead, we must choose to forgive, to love, and to fight for victory in Christ. As the Bible says, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud" (1 Corinthians 13:4). When we choose to love and fight for victory in Christ, we can overcome even the deepest hurts and angers.