Warning: session_start(): open(/var/lib/lsphp/session/lsphp80/sess_bd0jbiiba7f79b9snsch8rt1eo, O_RDWR) failed: No space left on device (28) in /home/kjv.site/public_html/Discussion-Thread/index.php on line 2
Warning: session_start(): Failed to read session data: files (path: /var/lib/lsphp/session/lsphp80) in /home/kjv.site/public_html/Discussion-Thread/index.php on line 2 BIBLE DISCUSSION THREAD 215222
There are two ways of looking at our brothers and sisters in Christ. We can look for those that appeal to our interests and have a great time of socializing with an incidental mention of the Lord; or focus on 2 Corinthians 5:16 in not regarding anyone according to the flesh (if I am indeed understanding the verse correctly). The second example understood correctly perceives our fellow believers as assets in a war room; and part of the corporate Body of Christ as expressed on the earth today.
No matter how you slice it; an honest assessment on the church at large shows a very small number that are able to effectively engage in an Ephesians 6 type spiritual warfare. The first and most obvious reason for this is most people are not totally submitted to the Spirit and hence quite ineffective when faced with such a mighty opposition. Tied into this is an underestimation of just how much of an enemy Satan actually is. Apart from the authority of the Lord we are basically moving targets for his arrows of accusations and other attacks. The second thing is that we are unaware either of those around us who have the armament already set for battle that remain idle or else we don't see it in ourselves. I have mentioned before the danger of having someone lay hands on us hastily ( 1 Tim. 5:22). Those in active sin or with demon spirits need to be avoided when it comes to prayer meeting participation. A broken and contrite spirit ( Psalm 51:17) is important such as David possessed to get God's attention. So there are instances to avoid fellowship when it comes to such matters but often those who are ready for battle are quiet individuals; with a hidden treasure so to speak. Such brothers and sisters no doubt pray in secret and see souls saved as a result of the law of sowing and reaping; and there is a time to pray in the closet as it were. Nonetheless; prayer is always an important start in bringing out victory in such matters.
There are two ways of looking at our brothers and sisters in Christ. We can look for those that appeal to our interests and have a great time of socializing with an incidental mention of the Lord; or focus on 2 Corinthians 5:16 in not regarding anyone according to the flesh (if I am indeed understanding the verse correctly). The second example understood correctly perceives our fellow believers as assets in a war room; and part of the corporate Body of Christ as expressed on the earth today.
No matter how you slice it; an honest assessment on the church at large shows a very small number that are able to effectively engage in an Ephesians 6 type spiritual warfare. The first and most obvious reason for this is most people are not totally submitted to the Spirit and hence quite ineffective when faced with such a mighty opposition. Tied into this is an underestimation of just how much of an enemy Satan actually is. Apart from the authority of the Lord we are basically moving targets for his arrows of accusations and other attacks. The second thing is that we are unaware either of those around us who have the armament already set for battle that remain idle or else we don't see it in ourselves. I have mentioned before the danger of having someone lay hands on us hastily ( 1 Tim. 5:22). Those in active sin or with demon spirits need to be avoided when it comes to prayer meeting participation. A broken and contrite spirit ( Psalm 51:17) is important such as David possessed to get God's attention. So there are instances to avoid fellowship when it comes to such matters but often those who are ready for battle are quiet individuals; with a hidden treasure so to speak. Such brothers and sisters no doubt pray in secret and see souls saved as a result of the law of sowing and reaping; and there is a time to pray in the closet as it were. Nonetheless; prayer is always an important start in bringing out victory in such matters.
This comment thread is locked. Please enter a new comment below to start a new comment thread.
Note: Comment threads older than 2 months are automatically locked.
Do you have a Bible comment or question?
Posting comments is currently unavailable due to high demand on the server.
Please check back in an hour or more. Thank you for your patience!
Report Comment
Which best represents the problem with the comment?