What is wrong when my life seems less than victorious?
The Bible describes three sources of trouble for the Christian: the world, the flesh, and the devil. Jesus won the victory for us over these three areas of conflict, and one day they will each be destroyed. Meanwhile, the Christian must learn to hold his ground against these forces. Let’s take a moment to examine all three. Then you may discern which one is your source of trouble, and begin to find your victory. The world. The apostle John warns us about the world, which represents mankind’s rebellion against God, when he writes: “Do not love the world, nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world. And the world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God abides forever” (1 John 2:15-17). Jesus warned us not to love the world when he said: “Do not lay up f
