“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses.” (vv.3-4)
In our text, Paul is talking about waging war, using weapons, and demolishing enemy strongholds. He goes on to explain although they live in human bodies, they don't wage war according to human standards. Their weapons are those of the Spirit, which are the only weapons great enough to bring down fortresses or strongholds of Satan.
Moody Press author Jim Logan, in his book Reclaiming Surrendered Ground describes a satanic stronghold in this way. “Strongholds are the fortresses Satan builds in our lives when we give him a foothold, a piece of ground on which to build. And once they are in place, they give the enemy a "headquarters" from which to carry on his (demonic) activities.”
Ephesians 6:12 reads: “Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Thus, those who oppose the gospel aren't the real enemy. The real enemy, is the one who has them blinded, held captive, and opposes God's work in every way - Satan. This is why worldly weapons won’t work. Only divine power will defeat satanic power.
Therefore, give no ground, no secrete place in your mind for him to build, fight against the evil one, put on the whole armor of God, and become a Jedi for Jesus.
The Truth:
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” (Ephesians 6:10-11)
In our text, Paul is talking about waging war, using weapons, and demolishing enemy strongholds. He goes on to explain although they live in human bodies, they don't wage war according to human standards. Their weapons are those of the Spirit, which are the only weapons great enough to bring down fortresses or strongholds of Satan.
Moody Press author Jim Logan, in his book Reclaiming Surrendered Ground describes a satanic stronghold in this way. “Strongholds are the fortresses Satan builds in our lives when we give him a foothold, a piece of ground on which to build. And once they are in place, they give the enemy a "headquarters" from which to carry on his (demonic) activities.”
Ephesians 6:12 reads: “Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Thus, those who oppose the gospel aren't the real enemy. The real enemy, is the one who has them blinded, held captive, and opposes God's work in every way - Satan. This is why worldly weapons won’t work. Only divine power will defeat satanic power.
Therefore, give no ground, no secrete place in your mind for him to build, fight against the evil one, put on the whole armor of God, and become a Jedi for Jesus.
The Truth:
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” (Ephesians 6:10-11)
