A Spiritual Relm/ What is Spirtual Warfare?
FOR WE DO NOT WRESTLE AGAISNT FLESH AND BLOOD BUT AGAINS THE RULERS, AGAINST THE AUTHORITIES, AGANIST THE COSMIC POWERS OVER THIS PRESENT DARKNESS, AGAINST THE SPIRITUAL FORCES OF EVIL IN THE HEAVENLY PLACES. (EPHESIANS 6:12 ESV)
Spiritual warfare is the struggle to have life in this material world reflect God's loving coherence. When we are consciously aware of God's love and Abiding in his Spirit we are more likely to make choices that are favored by God. It is a war because there are unforeseen forces in the spiritual realm that are working vigorously to thwart man preventing him from reaching God. Although God is in charge he gave us human will. Our will is constantly being tested by the material world. The material world consists of Power, Money, Fame, Greed, Lust, Jealously, Pride, and Hate. These are powerful influences that surround us daily. Unless we are being strategic with our prayers and can recognize the deception, lies, and temptations of the enemy these dark forces will continue to grow gaining momentum, holding our lives hostage and in bondage. These bondages lead us to our own self-destruction and death.!