1 Peter 2:11 Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.
Ephesians 2:1-3 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts.
Do you have an enemy?
We will be aware of the war and confidently walk in the victory Jesus has won.
Ephesians 2:1-3 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts
Ignorance of your enemy is a luxury you cannot afford.” — Military Saying/proverb
“He who does not know the enemy's plans cannot prepare his own.” — Confucius
1. Our Souls Matter
3 John 1:2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.
2. Denial Is Dangerous
Ephesians 6:11–12 “Put on the whole armor of God… For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood...”
1 Peter 5:8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
3. Life is short
Luke 12:20 God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’
Mark 8:36 What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?
4. There is an agenda against you
John 10:10:The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full
It matters... because your souls matters
