The war in Afghanistan is now the longest-running war in the history of our country. Yes, longer than WW II or Vietnam. And though Obama has set a departure date, there is really no evidence the Taliban will ever be defeated. And because of that, there have been 'talks' of finding a compromise with the Taliban and attempting to build a consensus government.
The spiritual parallel is palpable. We live in hostile territory—a war zone. Day by day the devil is making war on the saints. And if we are to live in Christ’s victory, we must have a warfare mentality. It is never easy to “fight the good fight of faith” (1 Tim. 1:18; 6:12).
But not unlike Obama’s Afghanistan strategy, you will be tempted to consider a less combative approach—to compromise with the enemy, even settling for peaceful cohabitation. Be careful; this is what the world will tell you: "Don’t’ make waves with your unsaved relatives, or neighbors and co-workers in the world. Don’t be overly concerned about your sins—after all, they are nothing compared to what worldly people do; and don’t worry about Satan and demons—if you don’t bother them, they won’t bother you."
Don’t be fooled. If you want to experience the life of Christ, you must have a warfare mentality and lifestyle. You can never ‘make peace’ with an enemy that is out to destroy you. And by the way, we do know how this war ends! We win! In the meantime “do not grow weary in well doing” (Gal. 6:9).
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