My mom always told me to never start a fight. But I think sometimes we need to be fighting.
What about “Our BATTLE is not against flesh and blood . . .” What about “Take up the Armor of God.” (Eph. 6). Why is there a battle and why would we need armor unless we need to fight.
Fight your sin. Resist the Devil. Don’t be overly concerned with the bad influence others might be to you — last time I checked, “Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world” (1 John 4:4). Why would I be concerned about being influenced — I’m a Christian — I AM THE INFLUENCER.
If that verse is true and He that is in us really is greater than he that is in the world — then we need to pick a fight with the devil and his schemes. Don’t be a wimp – start a fight!
I wrote about this earlier this year in a blog called, “Don’t Be Such A Sissy.” It’s a good one – you should go re-read it.