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Spiritual Warfare - Temptations and Trials
Spiritual warfare is a real and ongoing battle in the life of every Christian. The devil cannot force us to sin, but he tempts us through subtle strategies—primarily lies, distractions, discouragement, pride, division, and distorted thinking during trials. Drawing from The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis, the episode explains that the enemy rarely uses dramatic evil. Instead, he works gradually through busyness, spiritual numbness, resentment, self-condemnation, and quiet pride. His goal is to pull us away from prayer, humility, unity, and trust in God’s mercy. The key to victory is…
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