It is a matter of fact that we are all individuals and we are unique in many ways. Our personality, our tastes, our preferences, our genetic code, and even our fingerprints are all different. It is also a fact that no two individuals in the world are identical in every respect. For example, many years ago I worked as manager of the carpet department in a large retail store. One of my responsibilities was to be sure we had samples on hand for every one of the 1440 colors available at the time. The company I worked for knew it was necessary to have such a wide variety, because no two customers have exactly the same taste in color, type and texture. They were determined to have something for every prospective buyer.
Being a Christian does not erase our uniqueness and individuality. It is true that we have changed kingdoms, lifestyles, masters, destinies, etc., but we are still unique in our personality, tastes, and preferences. Perhaps that is the reason a pastor cannot please everyone in his church. The truth is, God cannot please everyone.
Even though, in so many ways, we are distinctive and different, we must realize according to the Scriptures, we do have some things in common. For instance, we have a common salvation. “Beloved when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation….” (Jude V:3). Common, by definition, means, “shared by many or all.” This means every born-again Christian has the same salvation experience. Also, the Bible teaches that we have a common faith, “Titus, mine own son after the common faith….” (Titus 1:4). There is not one faith for Americans and another for the people of another part of the world. In addition, we have common temptations that must be overcome. “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man….” (I Corinthians 10:13).
The subject I am leading up to is this—the born -again believer has three enemies that are common to every Christian. These enemies are the world, the flesh, and the Devil. These are formidable foes that cannot be taken lightly. These are foes that have brought down many great men like Samson, Saul, David, and Solomon, as well as some great men of God that possibly you yourself have known. These are foes that have the potential of destroying your life personally, your marriage, your children, your testimony for Christ, and even your church and nation. You can and must win over these enemies. This book identifies the world, the flesh, and the Devil as our three great enemies and is designed to help the serious Christian know how to win over them.
I challenge you not only to read this book, but also to determine in your heart that with the help of God, you will never take these enemies for granted.
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