For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. (Ephesians 6:12)
Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. (James 1:21)
In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found trustworthy. (1 Corinthians 4:2)
As a boy growing up in Baltimore, I had a regular Saturday regiment. First, I would finish the home responsibilities that my mom had assigned me. Then, when all of my chores were done – usually by noon – I would head down to the diamond. The diamond was a large field located just a few minutes from my house where the guys gathered every Saturday to play football.
If you are like most people, you are still carrying the scars of a wound that was inflicted by someone through the pain of abuse or desertion, for example, or the agony of betrayal by someone you loved and trusted. The wound wasn’t fair or right; you didn’t deserve it or ask for it, yet it happened. It may have scarred you physically, emotionally, or spiritually, or perhaps all three. Perhaps it has affected your relationships with other people and your ability to trust others. You may even be living in fear that it is going t...