It is not a sin to be tempted! This may sound simple and obvious, but sometimes we become paralyzed and even feel ashamed for simply experiencing temptation. Temptation is an enticement to sin, but it is not sin itself. It is when an “opportunity” to sin is presented in front us. ...
Read More »Weapons for Spiritual Warfare
I recently wrote about the spiritual battle that we are in, and how we must not be passive in spiritual warfare. The devil is actively seeking to steal, kill, and destroy, and he is restless in his efforts. We cannot afford to be ignorant or lackadaisical in our approach to ...
Read More »Learning to use the Shield of Faith
When the apostle Paul listed the spiritual armor that we are to where as Christians, he made this statement: “…above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one” (Ephesians 6:16). There are some important implications from ...
Read More »2 Wrong Approaches to Spiritual Warfare
The topic of the devil, demons, and spiritual warfare elicits quite a range of responses from Christians. Some obsess over the topic, while others avoid it altogether. As believers, we can’t deny the reality of the kingdom of darkness. The Bible talks plainly about Satan, fallen angels, unclean spirits, and ...
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