Biblical Answer

The Point of Fighting in Faith

The point of fighting in faith is not to win a battle in the external world, but to settle the matter once and for all in the presence of God. As the author notes, "the battle is lost is that I fight it first in the external world." This means that instead of engaging in a fight with others, we should first engage in a spiritual battle with God. This is because the enemy of our souls, Satan, is a master of deception and can make us believe that the battle is lost before we even begin to fight. By getting alone with God and doing battle before Him, we can settle the matter once and for all and emerge victorious.

Understanding the Nature of Spiritual Warfare

Spiritual warfare is a real and ongoing battle that we must engage in as Christians. The enemy of our souls will stop at nothing to defeat us and prevent us from fulfilling our life purpose. However, we are not alone in this battle. God fights for us, and we have the power of the Holy Spirit within us to guide and empower us. As the author notes, "the Spirit of God seizes me and I am compelled to get alone with God and fight the battle before Him." This means that we must be willing to engage in spiritual combat and to persevere in the face of opposition. We must also be willing to examine ourselves and repent of our sins, for a self-centered heart is a major obstacle to spiritual victory.

The Importance of Perseverance and Purpose

Perseverance is key in spiritual warfare. We must be willing to endure hardship and to fight the good fight of faith, even when it seems like we are losing. Our ultimate goal is not to win a battle in the external world, but to fulfill our life purpose and to bring glory to Christ. As the author notes, "ultimate goal: Does the struggle fit within your life purpose?" We must be willing to engage in spiritual battle and to persevere in the face of opposition, knowing that God fights for us and that we have the power of the Holy Spirit within us to guide and empower us. By doing so, we can emerge victorious and bring glory to Christ.