The Art of War Part 6
1 Peter 5:8-10
8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.
10 But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
The fifth key to
So, how do you refuse to fight alone?
Ecclesiastes 4:9
9 Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.
You start by building
Proverbs 27:17
17 As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
Ecclesiastes 4:9
9 Two people are better off than one…
Ecclesiastes 4:10
10 If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.
When you stumble and fall, you reach out for help. Everyone stumbles and falls, but together we get up faster.
Proverbs 24:16
16 For a righteous man may fall seven times and rise again, But the wicked shall fall by calamity.
Proverbs 12:26
26 The righteous choose their friends carefully…
Ecclesiastes 4:9
9 Two people are better off than one…
Ecclesiastes 4:11
11 Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone?
You refuse to walk away from others, especially in a time of need. When you are all alone it’s easy for the enemy to deceive you and your heart to grow cold.
Matthew 24:11-12
11 And many false prophets will appear and will deceive many people.
12 Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold.
Ecclesiastes 4:9
9 Two people are better off than one
Ecclesiastes 4:12
12 A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.
You stand back-to-back and you fight for those in your life. Praying, standing, and supporting one another is the key to conquering every attack and scheme of the enemy.
2 Corinthians 1:11
11 And you are helping us by praying for us. Then many people will give thanks because God has graciously answered so many prayers for our safety.
Ephesians 6:18
18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.
Matthew 18:19
19 “I also tell you this: If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you.