Warring in the Opposite Spirit
By Rev. Lonnie C. Crowe
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (NKJV)
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.
4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds,
5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
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3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.
4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds,
5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
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I often caution others, “When you are in an argument or confrontation with others, don’t allow them to drag you down to the level of anger, sarcasm and bitterness.” Remember that the coolest head usually prevails.
We fight anger with peace, falsehood with truth, ignorance with knowledge. God is calling us to fight the war against Christianity with the fruit of the Spirit. “Galatians 5:22-23 (NKJV)
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.”
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.”
As we are coming into the final days of what has developed into an especially acrimonious political campaign, it is imperative for the Body of Christ to arise, shine and display the glory of God that is within us. (Isaiah 60:1) Railing against lies stirs up negative emotions. Praying for truth to be revealed and proclaiming truth in love will set us free.
Mark 4:22 (NKJV)
“22 For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light.” Let’s join together and cry out to God for everything that has been hidden to be revealed, that all secrets will be brought to light.
“22 For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light.” Let’s join together and cry out to God for everything that has been hidden to be revealed, that all secrets will be brought to light.
Let’s walk in the light of Jesus rather than the darkness of hatred, anger and bitterness.
Proverbs 10:12 (NKJV) “Hatred stirs up strife: but love covers all sins.”
Proverbs 15:1 (NKJV)
1 A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
1 A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
Let’s prayer as St. Francis prayed:
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love.
Where there is injury, pardon.
Where there is doubt, faith.
Where there is despair, hope.
Where there is darkness, light.
Where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console;
to be understood, as to understand;
to be loved, as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive.
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.
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