The Christian life is not a playground; it is a battleground”–Warren Wiersbe.

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms”–Ephesians 6:12.

“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Be on your guard against men; they will hand you over to the local councils and flog you in their synagogues. On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you”–Matthew 10:16-20.

“If you are willing to be totally committed to Him, never expect to be accepted by the people of this culture; never anticipate that you will feel comfortable in the culture of this world–you will stick out like a sore thumb. You have been crucified to the world, and the world has been crucified to you. That is the way it is supposed to be. You should be very grateful when you discover that you are different from the culture. It is the offense of the Cross that sets us apart from the culture; then equips and empowers us to confront the culture. Glory in the Cross!–Ron Herrod.

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