Lesson 6 This is War Soldier, Time to Fight!
Question 3
Romans 8:13 teaches us this principle of warring against the flesh! It shows us that we are in a life and death struggle, either we live according to our flesh and die, or we, by the Spirit, put to death our flesh (the “misdeeds of the body”) and live. It’s life and death. And it is our calling as Christians to kill the sin that wants to kill us!
As I examined my life and looked at the areas where I was falling to enemy attacks, and then I came to understand how to fight by looking at the cross, I consulted the Lord to help me develop a battle plan against overeating and laziness. This plan has evolved over the years as the evil one is sneaky and always changes his tactics, and we have to adjust to combat his latest surprise attacks.
Before we get into the specifics of my plan, let me ask you this question:
Question 3. Do you see the importance of developing your own plan to war against your own flesh?
If your answer above was “yes, a lot!” then God may be making you ready for a lifetime of victory. If the answer was “somewhat” or “not really,” then I encourage you to continue to seek the Lord to change your heart, ask Him to show you the cross where Jesus was hung up to die so that you become willing to stand up and fight!