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Thesis/ Central Idea:
A hard fighting soldier uses the proper tolls and goes through many tests for the Lord.
Introduction:
In this series we have already took a look at:
I. THE SOLDIER’S TASK
A. To follow.
They follow the orders of their leaders.
The Christian follows the orders of Christ.
The soldier is forced to follow.
The Christian follows by choice (Matt.
4:19).
B. To fight.
They fight to save their country.
The Christian fights the good fight of faith (1 Tim.
6:12).
He fights against sin, temptation, and Satan.
II.
THE SOLDIER’S TRAINING
A. Discipline.
Just as a runner needs discipline, so the Christian soldier needs self-control (1 Cor.
9:24–27).
An uncontrolled Christian can be dangerous in many ways.
B. Dedication.
The soldier is dedicated to his work.
God wants all Christians to have this same obedience (John 2:1–5).
C. Denial.
A soldier puts his country first, above personal plans and even above his family.
Christ must be first in our lives (Matt.
6:33).
This week we look at the Soldier’s Tools and Tests...
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THE SOLDIER’S TESTING
I. THE SOLDIER’S TOOLS
No soldier is sent to battle without proper tools.
God has given His followers special spiritual tools to accomplish His work.
A. Spiritual tools
—2 Cor.
10:4.
These spiritual tools destroy the works of Satan.
B. Special tools
—Eph.
6:13–17.
All tools to go forward, no protection for the back!
because we should always be moving forward
because another Christian should be looking out for us, right behind us
C. Successful tool
—Eph.
6:18.
Prayer is the most powerful tool we can use in this battle.
Now if you find yourself without the right tools to be a Hard Fighting Soldier, then...
You need to consider if you are a Christian
You need to review your Tasks and Training
It is possible you are only a Babe in Christ
Be careful you are not intended to be a Babe in Christ all your life
This is important for you to understand, because as a Hard Fighting Soldier there will be tests...
A. Physical testing
Paul had a thorn in his flesh—2 Cor.
12:7–10.
God wants strong soldiers; so He tests us.
Consider what physical testing you might be going through
As a Christian it is likely the Lord is testing you to improve your rank and commitment
However there are more than physical testing for the Hard Fighting Soldier...
B. Mental testing
Satan has been given a period of time to tempt mankind
God allows this as a test, His permission of difficulties is what makes it a test or trial because it is intended for our good
Satan uses doubt to destroy God’s people.
God wants us to trust Him fully (Phil.
4:7).
Faith/ Trust = a guarded heart a guarded mind
There are not only Physical and Mental tests, there are also Spiritual tests...
C. Spiritually tested
Remember our early mentioned spiritual tool...
Our fight is not against flesh and blood, so that leaves the spiritual and there will be tests...
This is a battle against Satan (Eph.
6:13).
A supernatural power, but we can be victorious.
If we take on this armor we will not fail the spiritual test...
Remember tests are not easy because they are intended to measure your success
Easy tests do not measure your true competence
Easy tests are for those who just want someone to give them something, they are not really interested in earning something
If you don’t earn what you have...
you can easily lose it
you really don’t have it
So fight the good fight and keep the faith...
Remember your tasks: Follow and Fight
Remember your training: Dedication; Discipline and Denial...
Conclusion:
As a hard fighting soldier for the Lord we need to make sure that we are using the correct tools.
The hard fighting soldiers tools are:
Spiritual - tools to destroy the works of Satan; tools to take down strongholds
Special - tools that allow the hard fighting soldier to hold his ground and move forward
Successful - soldier prayers benefit all the Saints and increase perseverance
Hard fighting Soldiers must be aware of the tests he must go through in service for the Lord.
Hard fighting soldiers go through many tests:
Physical tests - that direct your efforts back to God’s way which seem contradictory to earth ways
Mental tests - to guard against doubt and faithlessness
spiritual tests - because our battle is spiritual
What tools are you using and what tests are you going through?
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