Do you believe in spiritual warfare?
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Absolutely, you can find all the proof you need here at YA. But in your real life you can notice the important battles which count. God Bless you.
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yes I do. I think alot of people beat people over the head with the bible. I do not think thats what God intended the bible for that use. He gave us free will for a reason.
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Spiritual warfare is the mythical battle going on in the spiritual realm.  The concept is not from the Bible, but from the books of Enoch, which were prominant in Hellenistic Judaism as well as early Christianity.\n\nThose books were dropped by the church of Rome because they tended to undermine the authoritarian nature of the 'Jesus as god incarnate' myth.
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oh yes please .. thank you for this question\n\ni am a spiritualist medium .. that means i speak with spirit\n\ni do not speak with demons ... i do not predict the future .... i am not a witch ... i do not do cold readings or read faces ( since most of my readings are online and even offline have to provide evidence that can be validated ) ...i believe in God and only work with the best intentions ... and no one that i have given a reading to has turned from God , infact it has brought them closer to God\n\nthat is just some of the myths that i would like cleared up xxx\n\noh one last one .... people always tell me to prove it to James Randi for a million dollars .... my mediumship is worth no amount of money , just to be slandered by a skeptic xx
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I say that as an individual I am not at war with Islam, or Iraq.  I am at war with Satan.\n\nI do weep for the One Who shed blood for us.  I believe in Him.\n\nAs a nation, we are at war with those who are spilling our blood for Islam.\n\nFrom their perspective, it is a holy war.  From mine, it isn't.  This isn't my God fighting against theirs.  Because I understand that this is a matter of their core belief system that they are fighting to uphold, I take their threats seriously.  A lot of people think this is just about money.  And they are as entitled to their opinions as I am.  But I really think there is a threat from these folks, and I don't think the threat is entirely without.\n\nNo matter what happens with the war on terror, I - an individual Christian - am not at war with Muslims.  Would I seek to convert them?  Absolutely.  I think their views are as dangerous to themselves as they are to the rest of the world.\n\nBut we have to be the change we want to see in the world (Gandhi) Treat others as we want to be treated (Jesus).  Set the example.\n\nI just think there's a difference in how an individual can live in the world and how a government has to deal with the world.\n\nIf America ignores this bully, it's not going to go away.  We can't ask our government to protect us, and then tie it's hands.
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49:9 Hence, if two groups of believers fall to fighting, [9] make peace between them; but then, if one of the two [groups] goes on acting wrongfully towards the other, fight against the one that acts wrongfully until it reverts to God’s commandment; [10] and if they revert, make peace between them with justice, and deal equitably [with them]: for verily, God loves those who act equitably!\n\n2:165 And yet there are people who choose to believe in beings that allegedly rival God, [131] loving them as [only] God should be loved: whereas those who have attained to faith love God more than all else. If they who are bent on evildoing could but see - as see they will when they are made to suffer [132] [on Resurrection Day] -that all might belongs to God alone, and that God is severe in [meting out] punishment!\n\n6:127 Theirs shall be an abode of peace with their Sustainer; and He shall be near unto them in result of what they have been doing.\n\n8:61 But if they incline to peace, incline thou to it as well, and place thy trust in God: verily, He alone is all-hearing, all-knowing!\n\n9:10 respecting no tie and no protective obligation with regard to a believer; and it is they, they who transgress the bounds of what is right! [16]\n\n9:26 whereupon God bestowed from on high His [gift of] inner peace upon His Apostle and upon the believers, and bestowed [upon you] from on high forces which you could not see, [34] and chastised those who were bent on denying the truth: for such is the recompense of all who deny the truth!\n\n9:40 If you do not succour the Apostle, [60] then [know that God will do so -just as] God succoured him at the time when those who were bent on denying the truth drove him away, [and he was but] one of two: [61] when these two were [hiding] in the cave, [and] the Apostle said to his companion, "Grieve not: verily, God is with us." [62] And thereupon God bestowed upon him from on high His (gift of] inner peace, [63] and brought utterly low the cause of those who were bent on denying the truth, whereas the cause of God remained supreme: [64] for God is almighty, wise.\n\n10:10 [and] in that [state of happiness] they will call out, [15] "Limitless art Thou in Thy glory, O God!"-and will be answered with the greeting, "peace !" [16] And their call will close with [the words], "All praise is due to God, the Sustainer of all the worlds!"\n\n10:25 AND [know that] God invites [man] unto the abode of peace, and guides him that wills [to be guided] onto a straight way. [40]\n\n13:24 "peace be upon you, because you have persevered!" How excellent, then, this fulfilment in the hereafter!\n\n36:58 peace and fulfillment through the word of a Sustainer who dispenses all grace. [29]\n\n37:79 “peace be upon Noah throughout all the worlds!”\n\n27:59 SAY: “All praise is due to God, and peace be upon those servants of His whom He chose [to be His message-bearers]!” Is not God far better than anything to which men [falsely] ascribe a share in His divinity? [54]\n\n:195 And spend [freely] in God's cause, and let not your own hands throw you into destruction; [173] and persevere in doing good: behold, God loves the doers of good.\n\n2:222 AND THEY will ask thee about [woman's] monthly courses. Say: "It is a vulnerable condition. Keep, therefore, aloof from women during their monthly courses, and do not draw near unto them until they are cleansed; and when they are cleansed, go in unto them as God has bidden you to do." [209] Verily, God loves those who turn unto Him in repentance [210] and He loves those who keep themselves pure.\n\n3:31 Say [O Prophet]: "If you love God, follow me, [and] God will love you and forgive you your sins; for God is much-forgiving, a dispenser of grace."\n\n3:134 who spend [in His way] in time of plenty and in time of hardship, and hold in check their anger, and pardon their fellow-men because God loves the doers of good;\n
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I understand your skepticism for things spiritual.  There is plenty to be skeptical of.  Coming from a background of spiritual warfare, (Christianity)what you describe is a demonic attack.  I would suggest you seek a pastor of a full gospel church.  There are plenty of good repute like Jack Hayford's Church on the Way.  Search for an affiliated church with a better reputation to find real help in this arena.  Some recommendations are Assembly of God, Calvary Chapel, Four Square, there are many others.
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There is no passage in the bible saying we have guardian angels. It just says that there is spiritual warfare in the air at all times. Its the angels vs the Demons.
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I don't believe in your Heaven, but I am a spiritual person. What I've found is that those who practice non-violence tend to be very loving people. The non-violent ones are the ones who work as medics and such in the Military. They place themselves in harm's way, just as much as the ones doing the fighting, but do so without weapons.\n\nNon-violent people, such as the Quakers do not sit idly by, but are active.\n\nSelf-denial does not preclude action. People who practice self-denial tend to be the ones giving offerings to the poor and needy.\n\nTrying to practice self-denial and non-violence without service or charity is probably pointless, and it would be the rare sort who would do so. It would be like being greedy and self-less at the same time. The spiritual aspects of non-violence and self-denial go hand-in-hand with charity and action. Doing one without the other is like trying to take a sight-seeing tour in a vehicle with blackened windows. Action without purpose is pointless.
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Some teens at my church went to ATF and I heard some of it. I agree there is a battle and it's not getting any better, but it's also not new. The war has been raging since the beginning, but by no means does that make it any less serious now. Just as those before us, we are called to fight the good fight. \n\nEph 6:12\n"For our struggle is not agianst flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in heavenly realms."\n\nEph. 6:17-18\n"Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. WIth this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints."
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A wise man once said " keep your eyes on Jesus and do the next right thing" . Its not easy but every choice does count. In my experience I have grown closer to God by letting him fight for me: pray about it.
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It is just the enemy trying to get you away from our Savior.  As soon as you become a Christian you will be spiritually attacked in so many ways.  Stay strong and put on the armor of God.
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You bet ya I do. That is the battle we are faced with daily. Ephesians says it best.\n\n Eph 6:11  Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. \nEph 6:12  For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. \nEph 6:13  Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. \nEph 6:14  Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; \nEph 6:15  And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; \nEph 6:16  Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. \nEph 6:17  And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: \n\nThere is only one offensive weapon, the sword, which is the Word of God. But always have your shield of faith, which is Jesus Christ.
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I say that I'm a Spiritual person as I am filled with the Holy Spirit.  I wish that my life and actions were more in line with being a Spiritual person, but God isn't finished with me yet.  I just hope He gets me progressing a little more! :)
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Only false christians go to war.  God does not sanction wars.  He wants people to love one another.   A most important way in which Christ’s true disciples can be identified is by the love they have among themselves. Jesus said: “By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among yourselves.” (John 13:35) Do the religious organizations with which you are acquainted have this love? What do they do, for example, when the countries in which they live go to war against one another?\n\n You know what usually happens. At the command of worldly men the members of the various religious organizations go out on the battlefield and slaughter their fellow believers of another country. Thus Catholic kills Catholic, Protestant kills Protestant and Muslim kills Muslim. Do you think such a course is according to God’s Word and really shows the spirit of God?
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I have had near-mystical experiences (in addition to intellectual reasons) that have contributed to my commitment to God (through what Jesus Christ has done for us on the cross).\n\nI have also had a hundred or more prayers answered by The Christian God (by his kindness and Grace).\n\nI used to be an atheist. Over a period of time however, I grew convinced of the existence of the Christian God, and ultimately committed my life to Christ. \n\nFor a draft-version of my journey from atheism to Christ, see http://www.godsci.org/gs/chri/testimony/seek.html\n\nThe near-mystical experiences are described at the link above (if you are interested).\n\nCordially,\nJohn
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Yes I have had experience of spirits too and I am a Christian. Many Christians are spiritually sensitive and can sometimes see through the veil that separates heaven and earth, the spirit world and us.\nThe bible does indeed say that spirits exist and I think that the whole existence of our world would not be possible without God who is spirit and created all the spritual worlds first.\nJust look in the Bible it does say that there is more to this than just God and us. In fact it says "Our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against the spiritual rulers, the authorities and (something like) dark powers". Look it up, I'm sure e-Bibles can bring it up for you!\nI have had experience of spirits, me and my dad both smell the same perfume and that was heavy and like roses that apparently my great grandma used to wear. I told my mum and she told me he used to smell it as well although I am too scared to tell him!\nHe might think it's weird, we have both had scary experiences at night while in bed but the difference is he has had it many times and me only a few. The first time I ever did I prayed and was saved from the terror that surrounded me. It was like pure evil in the room and I had never been as scared. So I prayed and saw that God was faithful to me and that the God I had learned about in Sunday School was real! I Have been a Christian ever since and Thank God whenever I get it  (about twice a yr but it's unpredictable) I can call on his name and KNOW that he will save me and never leave me to their mercy to suffer and be terrified.  I don't know how my dad can stand it, NEVER do ouija boards ppl my dad did and again although he only mentioned it once, it can seriously cause you problems if the spirits don't want to leave as they sometimes dont. \nI belive they are fallen angels, that angels that rebelled against God with satan and were expelled from heaven. This of course made them very angry and want to get revenge. So they see people as the way to get to and hurt God by trying to destroy them and make them do evil so they will be condemned along with the evil one on the day of judgement. We are innocent in this dispute and so God has given us a second chance in the form of his son our messiah who saves us but only if we turn from our evil ways. The holy spirit restrains evil from engulfing us and keeps our world relatively peaceful even tho we do evil, that is how merciful God is!\n\nThe devil is also jealous of us for being able to have a loving relationship with God because he cannot and has lost his chance. Who knows what he did that was so bad he couldnt be given a second chance but to rebel against God when you already have a favoured position as Archangel then that seems kind of impossibe to do so it must have been a BIG deal.