Does Truth really matter?

So what exactly do you believe? Just in your daily life what kinds of things do you think about?

Been thinking alot lately about how important WHAT we believe is. What we believe and think about directly effects how we live. This is spelled out crystal clear in the context of spiritual warfare. There is a battle raging between two kingdoms (Col 1:13). The majority of the battleground takes place in our minds.

2 Cor 10:3-5 "For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every THOUGHT captive to obey Christ."

What are strongholds? They are thoughts (more specifically arguments and lofty opinions)and ultimately LIES that allow Satan to have a grip on a person. We should know this very well in our humanistic and even atheistic culture - those ideas or worldviews are strongholds, lofty opinions, and arguements. We should also be very aware of this within the church. Many have left the pure devotion to Christ and His word for Satanic lies and distractions, worldy wisdom and principles, and demonic doctrine. How many people can you name who once seemed to be running well, but have slipped, tripped, or even crashed and burned? The battle is real and it is raging. The only problem is that it is subtle - very subtle. We have a crafty, cunning, and deceitful enemy.

We are cleary warned in Scripture to be on guard againt Satan and to resist him. Also its clearly taught how Satan attacks, he is very interested in controlling our thoughts. Listen Up!

2 Cor 4:4 "In their case the god of this world has blinded the MINDS of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God."

2 Cor 11:3 "But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your THOUGHTS will be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ.

John 8:44 "He was a murderer from the beginning, and has nothing to do with the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the FATHER OF LIES."

I wonder where the battle for Lies and Truth rages? Can you identify the last demonic lie you heard roll across your mind?

Rom 12:2 "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your MIND, that by testing you may DISCERN what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."

How guarded are you when it comes to your mind? What do you allow to dwell there? The enemy (the world, the flesh, and the devil) can and will neutralize you from pursuing the Lord Jesus by distracting or entrapping your mind.

Mark 4:19 "They are those who hear the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches and the desires for other things enter in and choke the word (the truth - jn 17:17) and it proves unfruitful.(world)

Rom 8:5-6 "For those who live according to the flesh set their MINDS on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their MINDS on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the MIND on the Spirit is life and peace." (flesh)

1 Tim 4:1 "Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and TEACHINGS OF DEMONS" (Devil)

Suit up soldier and ENGAGE THE BATTLE - FIGHT TO THE DEATH - the victory is ours in Christ Jesus! Take every thought that comes your way and make it obedient to Christ. Hit the enemy right the face with a strong confident "It is written!..." Mt 4 - then swing the victory blow with the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God - Eph 6... Hallelujah!


Phil 4:6-8 "do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will GUARD your hearts and YOUR MINDS in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, THINK ABOUT THESE THINGS."

1 Cor 2:16 "But we have the MIND of Christ.

Be blessed