Carnal wickedness is not the same as spiritual wickedness – there must be a difference or this phrase would not be in the Bible. There is a threshold where carnal wickedness becomes spiritual wickedness. When the carnal desire is driven by hatred and contempt for the moral authority of God and his Word it is no longer just carnal wickedness, but spiritual wickedness. Rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft. High places are those places of authority and influence; political, religious, medical, entertainment and education. The strongholds of spiritual wickedness in the high places are what makes life a struggle for the righteous who regard God's moral law. Our orders from God are simple: "Stand." Do not compromise and do not give place to the devil.