The War of the World

Beliefs of the Heart: Reflections

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For two thousand years, believers have prioritized the importance of “spiritual warfare” for Christian health. Heck, I was raised Presbyterian, and even Presbyterians taught it.

The battle comprises three enemies: the World, the Flesh, and the Devil. While most teaching mentions these three enemies, the spiritual warfare enemy most frequently publicized is the Devil. (Though some churches emphasize the Flesh.)

But Scripture warns us of the perils of the World one hundred times more than the Devil or the Flesh. One Hundred Times More!

The battle against Satan is ubiquitous (even Hollywood gives it lip-service) and the nature of the Flesh is obvious (nobody committing adultery says, “Wait a minute, you’re not my spouse”). But the war of the world is insidious. Its very hiddenness enforces its potency.

Last week I was asked to preach at the Springs Church in Colorado. On any topic I wanted. And I finally decided to speak on the topic that is most deeply on my heart.

That sermon expresses the substance of the first chapter of my next book, the book titled (can you guess?), The War of the World.

I invite you to listen to that sermon either on my podcast Beliefs of the Heart Reflections or watch it on the video player below.

And I would really appreciate any comments, insights, corrections, and even a little (if you want) sharing of your own experiences.

Sam
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