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Your Question:
What's the point of fighting when you're going to lose anyway?
Answer:
My friend, I've been reflecting on this question a lot lately, especially in my role as a pastor. It's a question that gets to the heart of our struggles with sin and our desire to live a life pleasing to God. As I've been reading through Scripture, I've come across passages that remind me that the battle is indeed won before it's fought in the external world. It starts with getting alone with God, settling the matter once and for all, and surrendering to His will. You see, when we're fighting the battle of sin and temptation, it's not just about winning or losing; it's about being in the best possible spiritual condition to fight. We must endure hardship, just like a good soldier of Jesus Christ, to be in the best shape to take on the enemy. And when we're in this mindset, we're not just fighting for victory; we're fighting for the glory of God. The battle itself brings glory to Him, and it's a sign that the Spirit is on the move. As I look at my own life, I'm reminded that the battle is not against people, but against spiritual forces of evil. And with that in mind, I'm called to fight with abandon, knowing that victory is assured in Christ. I'm not fighting to prevent defeat or to merely last long enough; I'm fighting with the passion of an army that knows the momentum has shifted. And in this fight, I'm not just fighting for myself; I'm fighting for the kingdom of God to advance.
Sources:
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
kingdom of the occult
walter martin
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
1 corinthians
thomas schreiner
ephesians
darrell bock
sacred marriage
gary thomas
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