Two Wars, Two Armies, Two Arsenals

The world is locked in a struggle in which many players seek the prize of dominating the marketplace. The cry for human freedom is often lifted as a banner, but intended as a cover for the greed of those who would lead the people. They even do it under the banners of "church and religion". Democrats and Republicans alike are as vulnerable to the corruption as was Judas, the Sanhedrin, and Pilate, and even the jihadists of our day. And if we are not vigilant, we may be stained by greed as well. Don't be led about by those who have no regard for the welfare of your soul in eternity, but instead offer temporary protection for the flesh in return for your labors and blood.

This is the victory that overcomes the world, it is our faith in Jesus. We walk not according to the sight iof our eyes, but by faith in God unseen and the world to come. Blessed are they which have not seen and yet believe. Put no confidence in the flesh. Make no provision for the flesh. Man shall not live by bread alove but by EVERY word that is spoken from the Mouth of the Almighty.

1 John 5:4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

2 Corinthians 5:7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

Hebrews 11:1-2 Trusting is being confident of what we hope for, convinced about things we do not see. (2) It was for this that Scripture attested the merit of the people of old.

John 20:29 Yeshua said to him, "Have you trusted because you have seen me? How blessed are those who do not see, but trust anyway!"

Philippians 3:3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.

Romans 13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof.

Matthew 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

Deuteronomy 8:3 And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.

1 Timothy 6:6-12 Now true religion does bring great riches, but only to those who are content with what they have. (7) For we have brought nothing into the world; and we can take nothing out of it; (8) so if we have food and clothing, we will be satisfied with these. (9) Furthermore, those whose goal is to be rich fall into temptation; they get trapped in many foolish and hurtful ambitions which plunge them into ruin and destruction. (10) For the love of money is a root of all the evils; because of this craving, some people have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves to the heart with many pains. (11) But you, as a man of God, flee from these things; and pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, steadfastness, gentleness. (12) Fight the good fight of the faith, take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you testified so well to your faith before many witnesses.

2 Corinthians 10:3-6 For although we do live in the world, we do not wage war in a worldly way; (4) because the weapons we use to wage war are not worldly. On the contrary, they have God's power for demolishing strongholds. We demolish arguments (5) and every arrogance that raises itself up against the knowledge of God; we take every thought captive and make it obey the Messiah. (6) And when you have become completely obedient, then we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience.