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Your Question:
What's the point of fighting when I'll just get hurt again?
Answer:
As I reflect on your question, I'm reminded of the battles we face in life, and how they can leave us feeling hurt and defeated. But I want to encourage you to see the battle itself as a good thing, a sign that we're spiritually alive and engaged in the process of sanctification. Just like a soldier trains to get in shape for battle, we must prepare ourselves spiritually to fight against sin and its effects in our lives. When we're facing a battle, it's easy to get caught up in our own pain and misery, and to focus on our own hurt rather than on the enemy we're fighting. But I want to suggest that the point of fighting isn't just to avoid getting hurt again, but to eradicate sin from our lives once and for all. As James says, our desires can lead to quarrels and fights, but if we look to God to meet our needs, we can avoid these conflicts altogether. In my own life, I've learned that the battle against sin is not something to be taken lightly. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with addiction and other forms of sin, and I've seen how it can take over their lives. But I've also seen how surrendering to God can bring freedom and healing. So I want to encourage you to see the battle as an opportunity to surrender to God and to seek His help in overcoming sin and its effects in your life.
Sources:
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
kingdom of the occult
walter martin
sacred marriage
gary thomas
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
depression
edward welch
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