Christians are engaged in real spiritual warfare against principalities and powers that deceive, accuse, and seek our destruction. We must avoid two ditches: denial of spiritual evil or obsession with it. Instead, we need to be well aware of the stratagems and weapons used by these forces, but at the same time know that Christ has already triumphed over them, and is seated far above them. Paul calls us to stand and withstand by putting on the full armour of God – truth, righteousness, peace, salvation, faith, and the Word – all of which are ultimately Christ himself.