Biblical Answer

The point of fighting is not just to engage in conflict or to defeat an opponent, but to engage in spiritual combat and to glorify God. The Bible teaches that Christians must fight against sin and evil powers, and that this fight is a necessary part of spiritual growth and maturity (Ephesians 6:10-18, 1 Peter 5:8-9). When we engage in this kind of fight, we are not just defending our own interests or desires, but we are fighting for what is right and just, and for the glory of God. As the Bible says, "We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places" (Ephesians 6:12).

The fight is not just about winning or losing, but about glorifying God and bringing Him glory in the midst of conflict. When we engage in spiritual combat, we are not just fighting against our own sinful nature, but we are also fighting against the evil powers that seek to destroy us and keep us from God. This fight requires preparation, desire, and a willingness to eradicate sin from our lives. As the Bible says, "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil" (Ephesians 6:11). This armor includes the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.

In the midst of this fight, it is easy to get discouraged and to give up. But the Bible teaches us that we must not fight the way we used to, or the way our parents used to. We must first get alone with God, do battle before Him, and settle the matter once and for all. This means that we must be willing to confront our own sin and to deal with it in a biblical way. We must also be willing to forgive and to let go of grudges and resentments. As the Bible says, "Be angry, and do not sin: meditate on it within your heart on your bed, and be silent" (Psalm 4:4). This means that we must be willing to deal with our emotions and to bring them under control, rather than letting them control us. By doing so, we can engage in the fight with confidence and with the knowledge that God is with us.