The ideal weapon, the one that doesn't kill!
"The weapons we fight with are not the weapons
to demolish strongholds." (2 Corinthians 10:4 NIV)
The weapons of the earth are all about
killing. If you don't agree, just watch the news, or anything else on TV
for that matter! The weapons of this world have one end result: Death!
God's armament is completely different. He is
a God of love, not death. Therefore, He armament is there, not to kill
our opponent, but to liberate us all from the clutches of the evil one:
"We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against
the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it
obedient to Christ." (2 Corinthians: 5 NIV)
Let's take a look at
drugs. It is true that drugs are not considered weapons, but drugs do
kill. People are continually
imprisoned by chemical
addictions,
and frequent overdoses often
result in death. What shocks me is that some types of drugs are becoming
legal in many parts of the world!
While the world legalizes drugs, and legal or
not, with so many developing these chemical dependencies, God is there,
not to imprison, but to liberate people from their addictions. His
weapons do not enslave, they tear down walls!
Which would you prefer? The addictions of the
world? Or God's liberty? Remember, the weapons of this world will not
save us. Only Jesus saves. Once you get to know Him, you will fee His
genuine love.
We invite you to join us on Friday for God's
Armament, Part 6.
Rob Chaffart