Shepherding Words (9) | Our Basic Choice

Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13.

As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.

This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “Our Basic Choice,” originally published on April 2, 2021. After leading them to the threshold of the good land, Moses said to the children of Israel, “I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse; therefore choose life that you and your seed may live” (Deut. 30:19). Today, Satan attacks the church mainly with death (Matt. 16:18), which may come in the form of words that spread lies, reckless accusations, and division, and are especially rampant on the internet and social media. Therefore, we need to develop a strong sense of life to discern the source and nature of men’s words (Rom. 8:6), and choose to stay on the constricted way that leads to life (Matthew 7:14).

May the Lord supply us through this speaking and equip us to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

The original article can be found at: https://shepherdingwords.com/our-basic-choice/. The copyright for this material belongs to shepherdingwords.com and is used with permission.