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1 | Who are "your opponents/" | Phil 1:28 | Mommapbs | 155708 | ||
Yes, prayon I'm asking if my sisters and brothers recognize how the opponent of our faith in Jesus Christ works in their lives? To see opposition as a "sign" of our salvation, echos Christ in Mt 5 that we are blessed when we are persecuted for His sake. Yet do we recognize opposition to our faith as such? I don't all the time. In fact, I find that it is more palatable to be "tolerant" or compromising rather than to stand firm . . . this is where the encouragement of other believers is so important! Also, when I am not sensing those opponents I need to ask myself if perhaps I am walking to close to them? Certain relationships, associations and activities; doubt, self-righteousness and pride all have the potential to become opponents to my faith - and they can be SO discouraging when I fall prey to them! Yes, we fight against a spiritual adversary, but he uses tools of opposition that I believe are important to recognize too, hence my question. So, do you recognize your opponents? |
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2 | Who are "your opponents/" | Phil 1:28 | mark d seyler | 155712 | ||
Hi Mommapbs, Eph. 6, the passage of the armor of God, can show some of those opponents: Consider: Loins girt with truth to withstand lies. The original lie? Sin has no consequence. Breastplate of righteousness to withstand condemnation and doubt. Feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of Peace - we've been remade into Christ's ambassador's - this withstands baggage, the old man, anything or anyone who would hold us back, or say we are not able to be effective. The shield of faith, well, we all know those fiery darts! The helmet of salvation withstands defeat, despair. The sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God - attacks, defends, is the active component. There is more you will be able to add to this, I am certain, as you meditate on this passage, as for me, I'm short on time right now. Love in Christ, Mark |
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3 | Who are "your opponents/" | Phil 1:28 | Mommapbs | 155732 | ||
Thanks Mark - great reminder of what we have IN Christ!! Worth meditating on too . . . Blessings to you, mommapbs |
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