To Teach Them War (14): Knowing Our Enemies: The World
Part 14 of a spiritual warfare series, this article examines "the world" as one of three primary spiritual enemies (alongside Satan and the flesh), emphasizing how worldly friendships—particularly ungodly romantic relationships—can lead believers into sin and self-destruction. Through biblical exegesis and practical application, Huizinga calls readers to examine their friendships critically and resist conformity to worldly principles that oppose Christ and God's kingdom.
Previous article in this series: February 1, 2017, p. 208. Who are your friends? If you didn't stop to ponder and answer that question you, ought to. Who are your friends? Name them. These are the people with whom you voluntarily spend time and whose company is sweet to you. We do not choose our siblings, next-door neighbors, classmates, or coworkers. But, especially as we grow older, we do choose friends. Who are yours? We may not be friends with the world. If we become friends with the...
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