02/02/2024
Defeating the Enemies of Spiritual Advancement / Part 1
Neh.1:11
Wisdom tells us that the Lord is the source of any spiritual advancement. It also tells us that no such progress will go unopposed, but will incur spiritual opposition, sometimes expressed through people.
Therefore, as we advance spiritually- which, of course,we all should be doing- we must act with discernment.
If we are wise disciples, we will discern the true origin of many verbal attacks as an assault motivated by our spiritual adversary.
It is here we often see the truth of Eph. 6:12, which tells us that "we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
" Through wise discernment we can recognize the attack of the Enemy as he uses people to upset or anger or discourage us. Keeping in mind that the person is not our enemy will help us stay on track in our spiritual growth.
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