This is Warfare

James 4:1-6  We are called to war against the Powers of darkness, and not against one another. Many in the Church houses are in opposition with each other, and trying to destroy the reputation of another to gain advantage. They gossip, they are jealous of people, and wonder why they're not moving forward in Christ. They ask and receive not because they ask not in the Will of God, but for their own selfish desires. Jesus called us to be the light in the dark world not to be as the world. Our battle is not with one another it is against the devil, and the devil loves to see us all fighting according to the flesh. First of all the battle starts in the minds of the believer with thoughts and imaginations: (they said this, I know they don't like me, I think they are talking about me, and etc.) The Weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds, casting down imaginations, knowledge and bringing it to the obedience of Christ, 2 Cor 10:3-6.  We must come to battle against the enemy together as one in Jesus Christ, an army in Christ. This is a battle that can only be done in the Holy Spirit. The church is called to warfare, and to go up to the front lines and battle to show this world there is a God in Heaven that still moves upon the world. A God that pulls down, tears down strong holds, and one who is in Charge of the Church. Also One who has a Mighty Army of soldiers and followers that won't run or turn back when the fighting begins, but transformed believers, born again into the Spirit of God. We can argue and fight  with one another, but that does not win battles. But we must bring every thought and purpose into the obedience of Christ. God gives Grace to the Humble. Pray over your life today,and show forth humility.