Topic: A Soldier of the Cross. 2 Timothy 2:3
" Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ" Please read: 2 Timothy 2: 1- 7
I believe that knowledge and wisdom are crucial to our greatness in life. Simply put, knowledge is information that is censored by intelligence, while wisdom is the right application of knowledge. One piece of knowledge every child of God should have is the fact that every sincere Christian is a soldier if the cross. Christians are combatants and we are expected to be equipped for battle. Ephesian 6:11 say "Put on the whole Armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."
The first group of enemies of Christians wrestle against are principalities, powers, rules of the darkness of this world and spiritual wickness in high places. It is our duty as soldiers if the cross to earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered to the saints. A saint is holy, and the faith delivered to the saints is of great value. Therefore, no evil conduct must be found or even mentioned among soldiers of the cross. How should a soldier of the cross live? We are to resist the devil( James 4:7). Resisting an opposing force is serious business. Whoever will resist the devil should first and foremost submit himself or herself to God. Prioritise only the needful in your life and let God be your first priority. If God is the number one in your life you have to flee away from many things such as sin of immorality.
Finally, every soldier of the cross is expected to demonstrate the true love of God. You should also be thankful and allow the peace of God to rule in your heart.
Action Point: Spend quality time in worship and in singing spiritual songs with grace in your heart to God
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