We are in a terrible and continual battle with the old fallen nature which will fight us until we die. We are in a continual battle with the unseen, spiritual enemy, who appears to be in total control of the world today.
Therefore, those who rely upon their own character, strength, ability, wisdom, knowledge and goodness to defeat the foe, will be taken captive by the devil "at his will”. (2 Timothy 2:26) At the worst, those who are taken captive by the devil will be in hell. Or at the least, the Christian will be in the pit of fear, self-pity, discouragement and despair. |