Paul wrote exhaustive texts on the battle between the flesh and the spirit. He implored us to “Walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil” (Ephesians 5:15). I like that word “circumspectly”; it literally means to look or see in a circle or all around you. You must be constantly aware of the battle you are in by maintaining your spiritual relationship with God. No one who walks in the flesh is exempt—no one! Sessions in Pain, pg. 147
AUTHOR’S COMMENTS: By far the greatest and most precious gift given to any human being is salvation. Salvation literally means “deliverance or escape”. Our salvation is a gift that must be cared for like an infant. If protected and nurtured it will grow keeping us safe from present and future evil. But we must be watchful, careful, and sober looking around us – “walking circumspectly”.
“How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation?” Hebrews 2:3a
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