Vigilant Prepared Soldiers

What this episode covers

1 Peter 5:8-9. We condition ourselves to be trained so we do not get caught off guard by the evil one. Sober: self-control/possession and ready to use the skills God gave. Be equipt. Vigilant: alter to your surroundings, aware of your circumstances. So we are not ignorant or niave of their intentions. Do not let Satan gain ground in my heart and my relationships. Be the immovable rock in the stream not a stick floating along. To save someone swept away by the river, you have to be braced for the currant, have equipment, training, and manpower. 2 Corinthians 2:3-11. Satan destroys our reputation so we can't save others. We should be careful in our relationships to watch what we say, forgive, and behave. Ephesians 6. You have to maintain your armor -your knowledge of the Bible- that our walk isn't disjointed/disconnected from God's word. There should be a consistency. Faith is substance and evidence. It should be the first thing your opponent sees on your shield when he engages you. You say what you believe but you liver your life in fear, dispair, confusion, and doubt. Are you strengthening and practicing self-control? Submit to God. Resist the devil. 2 Corinthians 10:1 It is hard to pull down strongholds of beliefs of error and disobedience because we are so committed to it in our pride. You won't submit to the truth of the scriptures no matter how well it is presented to you. You cannot grow spiritually any farther than you are willing to obey. You will be willing to correct your ways if you don't have proud strongholds of error.