4.2. Why must I be equipped for battle?
2) Why must I be equipped for battle?
a) Spiritual battle defines my STAND
- either a slave under sin or a master over sin
... no man can serve 2 masters Luke 16:13
‒ no neutrality at battlefield
...not with ME is against ME. Luke 11:13
b) Spiritual battle decides my SUITABILITY Luke 9:62
3 volunteers, WHY NOT FIT?
- too difficult (costs)
- too divided (cares)
- too distracted (concerns)
c) Spiritual battle demands my SACRIFICE
- we are called soldiers at battleground of the Cross, not guests at playground. 2 Timothy 2:3; 1 Timothy 6:12