We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God and take every thought captive to obey Christ. –
2 Corinthians 10:5
If there was one person in the New Testament who was constantly “under fire,” it was the apostle Paul. He had been beaten, shipwrecked, and stoned… left for dead but kept alive by God so he could continue to proclaim the Gospel. At times when he preached, he was maligned by false teachers and questioned about his message and his motives. He was in a battle, for the Gospel he proclaimed conflicted with all forms of religion and philosophy known by humanity at the time.
This warfare could not be fought with weapons of this world, not with his hands nor with the accomplishments of his life. Because the conflict was between truth and error, the wisdom of God versus the wisdom of man, Paul encouraged the Corinthians (and you as well) to fight with the divine power given to the believer through the Word of God, the most effective weapon.
It is very evident in the world today that many people rely on their own wisdom and accomplishments to carry them through the difficulties of life. However, these are fleshly weapons that raise arguments and lofty opinions that challenge the knowledge of God (2 Corinthians 10:5). “Let no one deceive himself… the wisdom of this world is folly with God” (1 Corinthians 3:18-19).
Those who take refuge in Christ as Savior will yield their hearts and minds to the Holy Spirit. Faith leads you to surrender to the Spirit of the Lord and follow His divine guidance in standing for the truth against the opposition. As the Lord gives you the strength you need to press on in His calling.
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