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Fight the Good fight of Faith

It is my life

CAN you imagine where the soldiers during the war would not be happy given the command, " You must go back to the house and stayed some time with his wife and family"!

A soldier in the time of King David of Israel received such an order. Uriah the Hittite called directly by the king and encouraged to return home. However, Uriah refused to go home. When asked about his odd behavior, Uriah answered that the ark of the covenant, which symbolizes the presence of God, and Israeli troops are on the battlefield. " And I, " he said, "I go to my house to eat and drink and sleep with my wife? "For Uriah, this action can not be justified at a critical time like it. - 2 Samuel 11:8-11.

Uriah action raises important questions, because we too are living in a time of war. A war that was raging not like the kind of war that has been fought for the nations of the world. This war made ​​the second world war seem meaninglesd , and have been involved in this war. The level of risk is huge, deadly enemy. In this war, there are no bullets fired, no bombs were dropped, but no less powerful war strategy.

Prior to taking up arms, you must know whether this war is morally right and what you stand for. Is this battle comparable to the sacrifice ? The purpose of this unique battle clarified by the apostle Paul in his letter to Timothy, " Fight the good fight of faith. "Yes, in this war you have to maintain, not a fortress, but " faith" - all Christian truths revealed in the Bible. Obviously, you have to believe in "faith" is absolutely in order to fight him and menang. - 1 Timothy 6:12.

  

However, in the incredible struggle today, there is more that you need - a friend. During the war, the strong bonds of friendship established while fellow fighters of encouragement and reciprocal protection , sometimes even save each other from death. Although valuable friends indeed, to survive this fight, you do not need companionship other than by Jehovah himself. That is why Paul ends his list of spiritual armor with these words, "As with every form of prayer and supplication, pray at every opportunity continue with the spirit . " - Ephesians 6:18.

We are happy to be with a close friend. We strive to set aside time to be with him. By regularly speaking to Jehovah in prayer, He becomes real to us, a reliable friend. The disciple James encourages us, " Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. " - James 4:8 .

Tactics - Tactics Enemy Wrestled with this world can sometimes be likened to walking through the fields that disebari landmines. Attacks can come from all directions, and the enemy tries to attack you when you are not ready. However, rest assured that Jehovah has provided all the protection you butuhkan. - 1 Corinthians 10:13.

The enemy may direct aim at attacking the fundamental truths of the Bible to your faith. Apostates may use slippery words, flattery, and the reasoning is misguided to try to beat you . However, people do not care about the apostate brother 's welfar . Proverbs 11:9 states, 

With his mouth, the apostate destroy each other, but with the knowledge, the righteous to be saved. "It is wrong to think that you need to listen to apostates or read their writing to prove the fallacy of their arguments. Their reasoning is misguided and toxic and can lead to spiritual danger can contaminate your faith like gangrene that spreads rapidly. ( 2 Timothy 2:16, 17 ) 

In contrast, the response imitate God against apostasy. Job said of Jehovah, " To the apostate before he will not come. " - Job 13:16.

The enemy may try a different tactic, which has been quite successful. If a force is being lined up to be lured to disband to pursue behavior that is obscene and immoral, it can lead to chaos.

Worldly entertainment, such as movies and television shows are immoral as well as illegal music, is an effective bait. Some people argue that they can watch the scene amoral or immoral read literature without being affected. However, a man, who regularly watched films containing scenes overtly sexual , honestly admits , "You never forget the scenes, the more you think about it, the more you desire to do what you see . . . The film makes you think that you are really missing a good opportunity. 

"Is it worth the risk of injury as a result of this covert attack ?

Another missile weaponry in the ranks of the enemy is the appeal of materialism.This danger can be difficult to see because we all have material needs. We need homes, food, and clothing, and it never hurts to have good stuff. The danger lies in one's viewpoint. Money can be more important than spiritual matters. We could be lovers of money. We should remind ourselves of the limitations of the benefits of property. Possessions is ephemeral, while the spiritual wealth last for lamanya. - Matthew 6:19, 20.

If an army has a low moral strength, chances to win go down. "Are you discouraged in the day of trouble ? Your power will be less. "( Proverbs 24:10 ) Feeling 

Discouraged is the weapon that has been used effectively Satan. Wearing a" helmet the hope of salvation" will help you fight discouragement. ( 1 Thessalonians 5:8 ) 

Strive to keep expectations as strong brother Abraham expectations . When asked to offer his only son, Isaac, as a sacrifice, Abraham did not hesitate. He believed that God would fulfill His promise to bless all nations through his offspring and that God could raise Isaac from the dead if necessary in order to fulfill the promise of it. - Hebrews 11:17-19.

Never Stop Fighting Some people who have long struggled with the brave may get tired so do not fight with the same vigilance. Exemplary Uriah, who is mentioned at the beginning of this article, can help us all to exert a struggle to maintain the right perspective. Many fellow Christian knight we must persevere withstand shortages, threatened danger, or suffering from cold and hunger. Like Uriah, we do not want to think about all the comfort that we can enjoy now or succumb to the desire to lead a comfortable life. We want to stay together global forces Jehovah made ​​up of fighters loyal and continue to fight until we can enjoy the amazing blessings provided for us. - Hebrews 10:32-34.

It is dangerous to let our vigilance relaxes, may think that the final attack is still far in the future. Examples of King David stressed the danger. For some reason, he was not with his troops on the battlefield. As a result, David committed a serious sin that caused him distress and suffering for the rest hidupnya. - 2 Samuel 12:10-14.

Is vain to take part in this struggle, the battle facing difficulty, persevere withstand ridicule and reject the worldly pleasures that smells immoral ? The people who succeed in this fight agree that what the world can offer so look attractive, sparkling like tinfoil, but if observed closely, the new look is a low value. ( Philippians 3:8 ).

In addition, often times the fun ended with heartache and disappointment.

Christians in the spiritual struggle to enjoy an intimate friendship with true friends, a clean conscience, and a wonderful hope. Christians are anointed with the spirit of looking forward immortal heavenly life with Christ Jesus. ( 1 Corinthians 15:54 ) 

The majority of Christian fighter expect perfect human life in a paradise on earth. Surely, such a gift is worth any sacrifice. And, unlike earthly wars, our victory in this struggle is assured as long as we remain faithful. ( Hebrews 11:1 )

However, the final result for the system under the control of Satan is the destruction total. - 2 Peter 3:10.

As you continue to fight in this battle , remember the words of Jesus, "Take courage ! I have conquered the world. "( John 16:33 )

He conquered it by continuing to be vigilant and maintain integrity under temptation. We can do the same.