- We are in a battle
Ephesians 6:10-12 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
11 Put on the whole armor of God,
12 “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood…
2 Timothy 2:3-4 Overcome every form of evil as a victorious soldier of Jesus the Anointed One.