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Spiritual Warfare - Security (Defensive)

The next Principle of War I want to address is "Security" (or Defensive).

To maintain offensive military action, fighting forces must be defended from enemy attack. This involves gaining information about the enemy and ensuring that weak points are adequately defended. SECURITY aims to protect forces from surprise action and to minimize losses. It is maintained only constant vigilance on the part of every warrior.

Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8).

Even though we have a very real and potent spiritual enemy, “… we are not unaware of his schemes (2 Corinthians 2:11)." Christians have the potential to win every engagement with their enemy. Victory depends on using the full armor of God and being empowered by God’s Holy Spirit. Why, then, do many Christians fail?

They fail because they ignore the principle of security. They plan their own initiatives but fail to account for and protect against the attacks of the enemy. Christians who are cut off from fellowship or are out of communication with their Commander (Jesus Christ) are especially vulnerable to attack.

Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never fail. (2 Peter 1:10).

posted by Jim @ 6:24 AM