Spiritual warfare is something every Christian experiences.
I think it is a very important subject to understand.
Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places].
1Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Temptations, doubts, fears, confusion, etc are common aspects of spiritual warfare.
2Corinthians 10:3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
2Corinthians 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare [are] not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; )
2Corinthians 10:5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
The battle is the Lord's. It is through His might that we gain victory. Greater is He that is in us, than he who is the world. Satan wants us to be ineffective and weak, which is another reason why prayer, reading the Bible, and focusing on the Lord is so crucial for us.
I know these are some of the things I wish I had known about as a new Christian.
I think it is a very important subject to understand.
Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places].
1Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Temptations, doubts, fears, confusion, etc are common aspects of spiritual warfare.
2Corinthians 10:3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
2Corinthians 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare [are] not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; )
2Corinthians 10:5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
The battle is the Lord's. It is through His might that we gain victory. Greater is He that is in us, than he who is the world. Satan wants us to be ineffective and weak, which is another reason why prayer, reading the Bible, and focusing on the Lord is so crucial for us.
I know these are some of the things I wish I had known about as a new Christian.