Spiritual Warfare

The righteous hate evil because God's Word gives them understanding, and His precepts define what is right in every area of life. True faith in God is identified by what a person loves and hates: loving good requires hating evil. God's people are often hated by the world because righteousness exposes sin, and following Christ brings reproach and persecution. The righteous hate evil because of the destruction it causes, the deadly end it always brings, and the dishonor it brings upon God. Evil is dangerous, deceptive, and progressive, often entering the life through what is popular, tolerated, or excused, and it leads to ruin of individuals, families, and nations. Believers are called to reject compromise, learn to discern good and evil through consistent reading and study of Scripture, separate from corrupt influences, and actively fill their lives with godly truth and fellowship. Only by esteeming God's Word above culture, guarding the mind and heart, and living out the truth can a Christian remain faithful in a world that increasingly calls evil good and good evil.

A person's true spiritual identity is revealed by what they love and what they hate. Scripture consistently shows two opposing realities: the righteous hate evil, and the wicked hate the righteous. There is no middle ground. Those who genuinely belong to God will hate evil—not redefine it, tolerate it, or coexist with it—but avoid it, distance themselves from it, and speak against it. This hatred of evil is not self-righteousness; it is the fruit of knowing and loving God through his Word. Jesus taught that the world hates His followers for the same reasons they hated Him first.

In John 14:6 Jesus declares that He alone is the way to God. A "way" is a passage that makes the unreachable reachable, and without a way, no one can arrive at the destination. Sin separated man from God, leaving mankind lost and unable to find its way back. Jesus did not merely point to a way—He Himself is the way. There is no knowledge of God, no access to the Father, and no hope of eternal life apart from Him. Men are skilled at making roads, bridges, and paths in the world, but spiritually they cannot build a way to God. All human religions, efforts, and self-made paths lead to destruction. Only Christ bridges the great gulf between sinful man and a holy God. To know Jesus is to know the Father; to see Jesus is to see the Father. The Christian life is a journey, not mere observation. Seeing truth is not enough—one must enter the way and follow it. This requires dying to self, abandoning all other ways, and submitting fully to Christ. The way is narrow, simple, ancient, and unchanged, and few find it because few are willing to give up their right to rule their own life and follow Jesus. Jesus is the fulfillment of prophecy, the revelation of God, the mediator between God and man, and the only safe place for the soul. To be "in the way" is to continually look to Jesus, follow His steps, and trust Him through every trial. Salvation and life are found only by looking to Christ, believing Him, and walking in Him.

What we have been teaching on biblical womanhood and God's design for marriage, is from God's Word - not my opinion, and His commands are the only way to real joy, stability, and blessing. Much confusion and misery today comes from rejecting God's order, especially regarding marriage and the roles of men and women. Women have a clear responsibility before God to live according to His Word, and they will answer to God for their attitudes and obedience, just as men will. Submission, as Scripture teaches it, is not weakness or humiliation but a place of honor, power, and influence, rooted in humility and love. A godly woman, with a meek and quiet spirit and a pure heart, has great power to bless her home, change the world, and even win an unbelieving husband. Marriage belongs to God and only works when both husband and wife commit to His design. Ignoring God's ways leads to heartbreak, while obedience brings peace, strength, and blessing in the home.

Turning to John 14:6, we see Jesus' words that He is the way, the truth, and the life. Salvation cannot be divided into parts. I cannot seek the way, the truth, or the life separately or on my own terms. Christ must come first. True salvation is total surrender and union with Him, where He becomes preeminent in my life. Seeking religion, knowledge, moral living, or happiness without Christ always leads to confusion, pride, or emptiness. Many people try to find fulfillment through church activity, doctrine, pleasure, success, or self-made spirituality, but none of these bring real life. Only Christ changes a person, fills the emptiness of the soul, and gives abundant life. Salvation is not a ritual, a prayer alone, or a label—it is Jesus Himself. The call is simple but demanding: seek Christ first. When I know Him, I find myself walking in the true way, knowing the truth that sets me free, and living the life God intended.

Titus 2 teaches that older women are to live holy, steady, honorable lives and use their experience to guide younger women. They should avoid gossip, vanity, and lack of self-discipline, and instead teach what is good. Younger women, in turn, are to be sober-minded, love their husbands and children, be morally pure, run their homes well, and respect their husbands. These instructions are God's design for women of every age, leading to stability and blessing, while ignoring them leads to trouble and disappointment.

"And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know." - John 14:4 The issue isn't ignorance but refusal. Jesus said they knew, while they said they did not know. Who is telling the truth? People know God is real, know right from wrong, and know the way of righteousness, yet resist submitting to God because they don't want to give up their right to themselves. Unbelief isn't lack of understanding — it's a deliberate refusal to trust God with your life. It's choosing your own way while pretending you don't know better. God has made Himself known to all people through creation, conscience, Scripture, and preaching, so no one has an excuse. The call is simple: stop resisting, stop blaming others, and walk in the way you already know God has shown you.

"A nation rises or falls with the virtue of its women. The degeneracy of women marks a nation's fall." That standards for godliness for the female gender are clearly stated in the Word of God. Ignorance is not the problem - most people know what the Bible says, but they have set themselves against God in this matter and chosen to stand with the ungodly world and defy God and his Word. The standards God has set down in his Word concerning the relationships between male and female are the pillar of all morality. Moral collapse is always immediately preceded by the abandoning of God-given morals concerning sex. Men and women are mutually responsible to guard one another from fornication. However, there is an obvious double-standard among almost everyone now. This message is directed to women about their responsibility in this matter. We will talk about men and their responsibility later.

True thanksgiving isn't just words — it starts with a genuine heart of gratitude. Gratitude is a feeling of goodwill and appreciation toward the one who has blessed us, and it naturally leads to spoken thanks. Without that feeling, spoken "thanks" are empty; and without expressing it, the feeling doesn't bless the giver. True thankfulness always shows up both in the heart and in the mouth. Failing to give thanks — to God or to other people — reveals a darkened, selfish heart. Scripture shows that an unthankful heart is one of the first steps to a darkened heart. Many people enjoy God's blessings but never acknowledge Him. Telling others what God has done is part of true thanksgiving. Thankfulness must be expressed openly. The Bible tells believers to "make known His deeds among the people." Likewise, in everyday life we ought to openly thank spouses, family, friends, and anyone who blesses us. Children should be taught to say "thank you," not just as manners, but to form hearts that appreciate and are grateful for the kindnesses shown to them.

Jesus spent His last moments before the cross reassuring His disciples. They were scared and confused because He was leaving, but He told them not to let their hearts be troubled and reminded them that He had already overcome the world. He promised His presence, the coming of the Comforter, and that His death would lead to something greater. The lesson is that we often react just like the disciples when life gets difficult—we forget God's past faithfulness and let fear take over. Jesus' answer is to trust Him. Faith means relying on God's promises in every season. Just as He guided the disciples, He'll guide us too. So we're called to stay steady, remember what God has already done, and trust that Christ will never leave us without comfort.