My Thoughts Wesley Crawford

The Weapons of Our Warfare

2Cor 10:3-6
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
6 And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. (AKJV)

Since we have weapons to overcome the enemy, why aren't we? These are good truths that should be taught extensively in church, but if the people in church don't know how use their weapons, then preaching alone isn't getting it done. Part of the training and equiping of the saints is breaking down the message into workshops, and teaching them with hands-on experience. A great message can be preached, but experiential knowledge will bear more fruit. How much fruit do you think preaching alone will get ya? Not much, look around.

Break the church up into groups, the men can teach the men and boys, and the women can teach the women and girls. They should be taught how to pull down strong holds in their lives and how to cast evil spirits out of themselves.  Walk them through it and let them be held accountable to each other.  Do this till you see victory in their character and in their walk. Don't do it for just a certain number of meetings.  If need be, do it till Jesus gets back. People can meet two or three days a week and they should visit each other and check up on each others progress.

If you think preaching the Word is enough, look at the number of churches and beliefs in this country alone, in your city alone. The body of Christ doesn't know unity and it needs unity to be a body. We are suppose to be walking in power and authority and there is little to no power and authority in the body of Christ.

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