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Today’s word is ‘mighty weapons.’ We are looking a 2 Corinthians 10, 3 thru 5.
We may walk in the flesh, it says, but that’s NOT how we war. OUR weapons are not carnal but spiritual – mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 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.
Although we are in mortal bodies, we’ve been given spiritual weapons to engage in the spiritual war around us. The Enduring Word Commentary by David Guzik points out the carnal weapons Paul refers to are the manipulative and deceitful ways his opponents used.
The Enduring Word contrasts carnal Corinthian Christian weapons versus those Paul listed in Ephesians 6. To rely on these weapons takes faith in God! But they are mighty in God!
· They fought with manipulation – we have the belt of truth.
· They fought with the image of success – we have the breastplate of righteousness.
· They fought with smooth words – we have the shoes of the gospel of PEACE.
· They fought with the perception of power – we have the shield of faith.
· They fought with lording over authority – we have the helmet of salvation.
· They fought with human schemes and programs – we have the sword of the Spirit.
With this in view, think of the battles going on today and where the real battleground is.
Jesus relied on spiritual weapons when He fought for our salvation. Philippians 2:6-8. He made Himself of no reputation. He humbled Himself to the point of death on the cross. Humble obedience to God’s will offended the Corinthian Christians because it seemed so “weak.” The human way is to overpower, dominate, manipulate, and out-maneuver. These are not God’s ways!
High things exalt themselves against God, arguing they have a better way, for they are smarter than God! Do you see, Paul is speaking here of carnal, worldly thinking among — Christians. Paul is dealing with the heart and mind of the church.
Consider these words dear Christian, take up your mighty spiritual weapons, and COME ALIVE!
[You will not be defeated!]
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