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Spiritual Warfare Part 2 - Objective

The foundation upon which all warfare should rest is a clear and concise statement of what is to be achieved—an OBJECTIVE (or purpose). This should be a central goal or purpose to which all other goals and actions contribute. A clear objective protects you from losing focus and wasting energy and resources in activities that do not contribute to victory. Philippians 3:13b-14 says:

But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.


Our OBJECTIVE, as Christians, is to love and obey God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. We are to be God’s disciples and make new disciples as we go about the business of life. Regardless of how active we are or how tired we are at the end of the day, if our actions and words do not contribute to this OJBECTIVE, we are not winning.

To keep your purpose clearly in focus, ask yourself occasionally: “Is everything I’m doing contributing to my objective? Be tough on yourself; purposefully focus on doing the things that contribute to your relationship with God and obedience to His commands. Let others help evaluate your activities and learn to challenge and encourage one another to be focused and productive.

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. (Hebrews 10:24)

Next, I’ll look at the principle of “Initiative” or offense.

posted by Jim @ 8:33 AM