In the battle between good and evil, where do we retreat when pressed or distressed?
What is our default? What has dominion over us?
When the Battle Lines are met, and we face Trials and Temptations, which do we find more attractive: The arms of Jesus, or the arms of a stranger? The Word of God, or the wiles of the Devil?
On the battlefield of the heart, remember this verse. Wield it as often as the battle is joined against Satan and his seducers.
“Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.” - Romans 6:12 KJV
On the battlefield of the mind, beware ambush.
"While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage." - 2 Peter 2:19
When good or evil delivers a city, they rule it. Who is your king?
What scribes & experts call "syncretism," God calls "adultery." Beware doctrines that introduce error from the rudiments of this world.
This is particularly potent, when selling a cure for physical adultery, un-Christian psychologists promote spiritual adultery.
2 Peter 2:19
"That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness." - Ephesians 4:22-24 KJV
Good and Evil fight quite differently.
Consider Romans 12:17-21; 20-21 shown here:
"Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good."
In the battle between Good and Evil,
on one hand we have the Trying of our faith, Tests,
and on the other hand we have Temptations.
What Satan intends for Evil, God can use for Good, if we obey Him.
Consider Joseph in Potiphar's house, or Daniel and Co.
We may see others like us on either side of Good vs Evil.
The temporary middle ground of choice and indecision can pull us or them either way.
"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;" - Colossians 3:23 KJV
"My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing."–James1:2-4
"In your patience possess ye your souls."–Luke21:19
In spiritual warfare, where do your heart and mind retreat?
Christ went into the mountain.
Peter went into his boat.
Where are you?
~ Eric Druist
This was first posted to social media on 12-20-24.
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