The battles of humanity are due to Satan. How do we prepare for the fight?

1. The Battlefield within Our S_____. (v.11)
   1. D_________ of our flesh are at odds with the need of our Soul.
      1. Eat enough of the right F_______… Deuteronomy 8:3; Matthew 4:3-4
      2. We put God to t/ T_____ as we Neglect His rules. Psalm 119:9-16; I John 2:3-6
      3. Satan repeats his L____ (Genesis 3:5) Colossians 3:23-25
   2. Romans 7 describes the constant B_______ Romans 8:1f; 12:1-2
   3. I John 2:15-17
2. We Face A S___________ Battlefield (Vs. 12-14, 17-18)
   1. Everyone must deal with other P_________.
   2. World focus: live for S______. Jesus commands us to Love others.
   3. Golden Rule (not a suggestion) Matthew 7:12
   4. Social Battles are afflicting us.
   5. God blessed us with freedom to voice God’s truth & righteousness.
3. We Face a P____________ Battlefield Every Day.  (Vs. 11-15, 20)
   1. We’re physical creatures that must take care of our N_________.
      1. God commands: keep our bodies pure. I Corinthians 3:16-17
      2. Jesus died for you & your body.
   2. There is W______ with Evil in our streets. Romans 1:18-32
   3. We must S_____________ LAW Officers & Government Officials, with one exception. Acts 5:29; Romans 13:1-7; Titus 3:1
   4. God does N_____ condemn Law Officers or Soldiers. Luke 7; Acts 10; 16
4. We All Fight On A S_______________ Battlefield. John 4:24
   1. We leave this world to S________ before our Creator.
   2. God has provided t/ spiritual A_________. Ephesians 6:10-18.
   3. Our only D____________… stand in Jesus and Biblical instruction.
   4. As Jesus rode into Jerusalem, preached, surrendered and died for our sin, He kept His focus on the Word of God.
   5. Jesus has defeated Satan & death.