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The Point of Fighting: A Biblical Perspective

As Christians, we often struggle with the concept of fighting. We may view it as a negative or unchristian behavior. However, the Bible teaches us that fighting is not only necessary but also good. In the context of spiritual combat, fighting is a declaration of war against the forces of evil that seek to undermine our faith and our relationships. When we engage in spiritual combat, we are not fighting against other people but against the dark powers that seek to destroy us.

The point of fighting is not to prove a point or to win an argument, but to bring glory to God. When we fight, we are not fighting for ourselves but for the sake of Christ. The Bible teaches us that the battle is good, and it is a privilege to engage in it. We must not fight in the external world before we have fought in the internal world. We must first engage in spiritual combat with God, settling the matter once and for all. Only then can we deal with other people in a way that honors God.

The Bible also teaches us that fighting is a necessary part of growth and development. Just as a child must learn to fight for themselves in order to grow and mature, so too must we learn to fight for our faith. We must not settle for a truce with sin, but rather seek to eradicate it from our lives. This requires preparation and a desire to absolutely eradicate sin from our lives. When we fight in this way, we are not fighting against other people but against the forces of evil that seek to destroy us. We are fighting for the glory of God, and that is the point of fighting.