Even
though we live in this world, we don’t fight against other men as they do with
each other. Our weapon is God’s power, and our enemies are the lies and
destruction in culture that oppose our Lord. We fight by being obedient to God
in every detail. (2 Corinthians 10:3-5)
Who
is your most challenging competitor or opponent? Picture the person, not their
organization or a group. When you think of this person, do you see an enemy?
Or, do you see a person of great value who you should love? In any battle, identifying
the true enemy is important.
Paul
clearly explains in his writing that men and women are not your enemies.
Instead, like you, they can be victims of the enemy. Your role as a follower of
Jesus is to be used in their rescue, and Jesus explained that this is
accomplished through God’s grace. God gives you the ability to obey His command
to love. Paul refused to get involved in petty arguments and fight with the
people who opposed him. His faith in God overcame his fears of being harmed or
defeated, so he could focus on obedience, and fight the real battles.
Today
you have the same choice. Choose your enemies wisely.
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