Walk and War
Monday, November 17, 2008
Ephesians 4:1–2I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love,
2 Corinthians 10:3
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.
What is the difference between our walk and our war? Our walk is in humility and love towards our fellow man; our war is not against flesh (and blood) but against powers of spiritual darkness.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Ephesians 4:3endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
2 Corinthians 10:4
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds,
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds,
How are our actions different in our walk and war? Our walk amidst other believers is to keep the Unity of the Spirit using the chords of peace to tie us together. Our Spiritual war (as a leaders) is to go on the offensive against the defense fortifications built by the Prince of wickedness in the minds of unbelievers among whom we live.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Ephesians 4:4There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling;
2 Corinthians 10:5a
casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God,
casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God,
How is our thinking different in our walk and war? The Body of Christ is one, the sustaining Holy Spirit is one, the hope of resurrection by which we have become believers is also one. On the side of the war, there are two sides: and the enemy is always exalting human knowledge and thoughts against belief in God and the knowledge of God Himself.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Ephesians 4:5one Lord, one faith, one baptism;
2 Corinthians 10:5b
bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
How is our belief different in our walk and war? We have one Master, our example who brings us under one body of faith through one baptism that is a witness to other believers that we are of Christ. In our warfare, we take prisoners: thoughts that lead astray are to be regulated and subjugated under Christ.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Ephesians 4:5one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
2 Corinthians 10:6
and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.
and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.
How is our strength different in our walk and war? God is our sustainer and strength in the daily walk; punishment is reserved for those defeated in war.
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