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We are engaged in spiritual warfare, whether we will it or not. Our enemy is a compound of the world, the flesh, and the devil. There are a number of recognizable patterns of attack that can weaken or defeat us. | We are engaged in [[spiritual warfare]], whether we will it or not. Our enemy is a compound of the world, the flesh, and the devil. There are a number of recognizable patterns of attack that can weaken or defeat us. | ||
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* [[Second Week|Draws us toward extremes]] and away from the path of [[virtue]]. | * [[Second Week|Draws us toward extremes]] and away from the path of [[virtue]]. | ||
* [[Perfectionism|Inspires self-centered perfectionism.]] | * [[Perfectionism|Inspires self-centered perfectionism.]] | ||
* Encourages [[counterfeit piety]]. | |||
[[Category:Depression]] | |||
[[Category:Discernment of Spirits]] | [[Category:Discernment of Spirits]] | ||
[[Category:Spirituality]] | [[Category:Spirituality]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:20, 27 July 2012
We are engaged in spiritual warfare, whether we will it or not. Our enemy is a compound of the world, the flesh, and the devil. There are a number of recognizable patterns of attack that can weaken or defeat us.
Our enemy:
- Makes good seem evil and evil seem good.
- Draws us toward extremes and away from the path of virtue.
- Inspires self-centered perfectionism.
- Encourages counterfeit piety.