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And you kind of touched on this about usually spiritual warfare, we look at it just kind of from our own perspective, just like day to day. Satan's behind every corner in these little decisions, but we don't really look at the big picture. But he had already addressed this in Ephesians 2 where he said,

And you kind of touched on this about usually spiritual warfare, we look at it just kind of from our own perspective, just like day to day. Satan's behind every corner in these little decisions, but we don't really look at the big picture. But he had already addressed this in Ephesians 2 where he said,

And you kind of touched on this about usually spiritual warfare, we look at it just kind of from our own perspective, just like day to day. Satan's behind every corner in these little decisions, but we don't really look at the big picture. But he had already addressed this in Ephesians 2 where he said,

You remember when he said, as for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. Oh, we know what he's talking about. He's talking about the evil one.

You remember when he said, as for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. Oh, we know what he's talking about. He's talking about the evil one.

You remember when he said, as for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. Oh, we know what he's talking about. He's talking about the evil one.

Because something that's fascinating in Ephesians 6, which he's later going to say, is your struggle's not against flesh and blood. But we generally think that. You think about all the problems on this earth, it's usually person to person. We think, oh, that's a struggle. That old boy, he don't like me. He did me wrong, I tell you. But there's a bigger picture going on, you know.

Because something that's fascinating in Ephesians 6, which he's later going to say, is your struggle's not against flesh and blood. But we generally think that. You think about all the problems on this earth, it's usually person to person. We think, oh, that's a struggle. That old boy, he don't like me. He did me wrong, I tell you. But there's a bigger picture going on, you know.

Because something that's fascinating in Ephesians 6, which he's later going to say, is your struggle's not against flesh and blood. But we generally think that. You think about all the problems on this earth, it's usually person to person. We think, oh, that's a struggle. That old boy, he don't like me. He did me wrong, I tell you. But there's a bigger picture going on, you know.

I mean, that's what the Bible just said. I read it. And you get the idea that there's two kingdoms here, the one of the air, who, how does he work? Verse 3, all of us lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful hearts. flesh and following the desires and thoughts. And then it says what you get as a result of that, like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath.

I mean, that's what the Bible just said. I read it. And you get the idea that there's two kingdoms here, the one of the air, who, how does he work? Verse 3, all of us lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful hearts. flesh and following the desires and thoughts. And then it says what you get as a result of that, like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath.

I mean, that's what the Bible just said. I read it. And you get the idea that there's two kingdoms here, the one of the air, who, how does he work? Verse 3, all of us lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful hearts. flesh and following the desires and thoughts. And then it says what you get as a result of that, like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath.

And then you get into the, but because of his great love. Well, the only time he mentioned mentions God's kingdom in Ephesians is is in chapter 5, which I think is kind of setting up this spiritual war. You got the evil one's kingdom out there, and he described what's going on. We've all been there. And then in 5, he says, be imitators of God.

And then you get into the, but because of his great love. Well, the only time he mentioned mentions God's kingdom in Ephesians is is in chapter 5, which I think is kind of setting up this spiritual war. You got the evil one's kingdom out there, and he described what's going on. We've all been there. And then in 5, he says, be imitators of God.

And then you get into the, but because of his great love. Well, the only time he mentioned mentions God's kingdom in Ephesians is is in chapter 5, which I think is kind of setting up this spiritual war. You got the evil one's kingdom out there, and he described what's going on. We've all been there. And then in 5, he says, be imitators of God.

as dearly loved children, and live a life of love just as Christ loved us. And then he says, but among you, there must not even be a hint, this is kind of the stuff you were talking about, of sexual immorality or of any kind of impurity or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people, nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, and he goes through a whole list of things.

as dearly loved children, and live a life of love just as Christ loved us. And then he says, but among you, there must not even be a hint, this is kind of the stuff you were talking about, of sexual immorality or of any kind of impurity or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people, nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, and he goes through a whole list of things.

as dearly loved children, and live a life of love just as Christ loved us. And then he says, but among you, there must not even be a hint, this is kind of the stuff you were talking about, of sexual immorality or of any kind of impurity or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people, nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, and he goes through a whole list of things.

And then verse 5 of 5, which is where I want to get to. Be sure of this, no immoral, impure, or greedy person, such a man as an idolater, because now you're worshiping something other than the one true living God, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ. So he really sets out the battle, getting to the battle of the two kingdoms, and you have a choice.

And then verse 5 of 5, which is where I want to get to. Be sure of this, no immoral, impure, or greedy person, such a man as an idolater, because now you're worshiping something other than the one true living God, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ. So he really sets out the battle, getting to the battle of the two kingdoms, and you have a choice.