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Your Question:
what's the point of fighting when the outcome is already decided?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the idea of fighting when the outcome is already decided. But I believe that's where the misunderstanding lies. The battle is not about winning or losing, but about surrendering to God's will. When we fight against sin and temptation, it's not because we think we can defeat it on our own, but because we know that God has already given us the victory through Jesus Christ. The key is to recognize that the battle is already won, and our role is to surrender to God's plan. This doesn't mean we don't face challenges and difficulties, but it means we face them with confidence, knowing that God is with us. As Paul says, "We are more than conquerors through him who loved us" (Romans 8:37). We don't fight because we think we can win, but because we know we already have. In my own life, I've learned to approach battles with a sense of surrender, not resistance. When I'm faced with temptation or difficult circumstances, I remind myself that God is already working in me, and that His victory is assured. This doesn't mean I don't put up a fight, but it means I fight with the knowledge that I'm not fighting alone, and that God is already working on my behalf. As a result, I find that I can approach challenges with a sense of peace and confidence, knowing that God is already working towards my victory.
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my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
sacred marriage
gary thomas
depression
edward welch
1 corinthians
thomas schreiner
old testament theology
waltke
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