1 Peter 2:11 goes on to say that we are to abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul. The Greek is so expressive it is exciting to read. The verb tense of the word abstain is in the present infinitive, meaning it is a continuous or repeated action. So we are to repeatedly abstain from fleshly lusts which war a campaign against our soul or whole being.Our real battle is not with people around us, but with passions within us. D.L. Moody said, "I have more trouble with D.L. Moody than with any man I know."
It is a constant warfare and we must be on our guard. In this real spiritual battle a demonic strategy is to attack believers at their weakest points. Christians are to abstain from sinful desires not only for their own spiritual well-being but also in order to maintain an effective testimony before unbelievers.
A positive Christian lifestyle is a powerful means of convicting the world of its sin. Remember we are surrounded by unsaved people who are constantly watching us.
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