Excerpts from Battle Cry Good vs Evil
Chapter 4: The Mind Is the Battlefield, the Heart Is the Fort
As we examine the condition of the world and what we continue to witness, can we deny the devil has a foothold on the hearts of many? Can we deny the evil associated with the hatred and rage in response to religion, skin color, sexual preference, and politics? Watch the news, surf the internet, or simply observe other people and the choices being made. Do we see the love of God, or the hate of Satan? God is love, the devil is hate. So when an individual embraces evil, and their actions affect innocent bystanders, it exposes the devil. Evil creates consequences for others who had no idea that something was about to happen. In an instant, innocent lives can be changed forever.
Author’s comments: Isn’t it obvious what’s going on? What’s it going to take to turn things around? As a nation, we need to turn back to God.
As we examine the condition of the family, our inner circle of friends, neighbors, acquaintances, our towns and cities, we can see the devil has a foothold. We can see how Satan is influencing the decisions of individuals within those factions. Although we are personally responsible for every decision we make in our lives, how quick we are to blame everyone else. It wasn’t my fault. Another person influenced me. I was in the wrong place at the wrong time. I’m a product of my upbringing. The drugs made me do it. The alcohol made me do it. The devil made me do it. The devil can’t make you do anything. He can only attempt to influence behavior. How about friends who lead others astray by influencing them to make a bad decision? There are so many life-changing decisions, made in a split-second, resulting in horrific life-changing consequences.
Author’s comments: Because God is love; His design of the family is an extension of His love. If the love of God is present in the family, the love we receive from our mother, father, and extended family, will shine the Light of God’s love. This gives us insight and understanding into God’s love. If the love of God is absent in the family, the family will struggle. Based on how many families struggle, how present is God’s love in the family today? Overall, we are a Good people, but we’ve been influenced by evil and darkness for way too long. Now is the time to rise up (Battle Cry) and make a stand for God., our family, and our nation.
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