Biblical Answer

The battle to fight is not the external world, but the internal one. It is the battle within ourselves that we must win before we can effectively fight in the external world. The author suggests that we often fight the external world first, and this is why we often lose the battle. Instead, we should first fight the internal battle with God, and settle the matter once and for all. This is a crucial step in dealing with the challenges of life, and it is only after we have won this internal battle that we can effectively fight in the external world.

The internal battle is not just about winning arguments or debates, but about overcoming our own weaknesses and sinful tendencies. The author notes that when we are struggling with anger or depression, it can be tempting to give up and live in defeat. However, this is not the end of the story. God gives us other people, such as the church, to help us fight the battle and not to fight alone. We must call for help when we feel exhausted, and the church can provide the support and encouragement we need to keep fighting.

The internal battle is not just about individual struggles, but also about spiritual warfare. The author notes that when we are trying to grow in our faith, we will often encounter resistance in our own hearts, as well as from dark powers. This resistance can take many forms, such as doubt, fear, or discouragement. However, because the war is over, we can fight from the place of overall victory. We must remember that the battle is not just about winning, but about growing and becoming more like Christ. With God's help and the support of others, we can overcome even the toughest challenges and emerge victorious. The author encourages us to remember that the battle is not yet over, and that we will always have to fight to maintain our position of victory. However, because the beachhead has been established, we will always fight from the place of overall victory.