“Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No

one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs – he wants to please his

commanding officer.” (2 Tim 2:3-5)

“Finally, be strong in the

Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take

your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and

blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this

dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” (Eph

6:10-12)

“Your enemy the Devil prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he

may devour.” (1 Pet 5:8)

“Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me.” (Matt 11:29)

”Train yourself to be godly, for physical

exercise is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding

promise for both the present life and the one to come … ” (1 Tim 4:7)

“Therefore put on the full armor of God,*** so that

when the day of evil comes [not if, but when] you may be able to stand your

ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” (Eph 6:13)

“For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The

weapons we fight with are not the weapons of this world. On the contrary, they

have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish [i.e., blow up]

arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of

God.” (2 Cor 10:3-4)

“I am the way, and the truth, and the life – no one comes to the Father except through

me.” (John 14:6) And He says, “If you hold to my teaching, you are my disciples.

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:32)

“For by grace are you saved, through faith, and this not from

yourselves, it is the gift of God.” (Eph 2:8)

“He who began a good work in me will be

faithful to complete it.” (Phil 1:6)

“He that believes in me will live even

though he dies.” (John 11:25)

“God did not send His Son into the world to

condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” (John 3:17)

“Your word is a lamp for my feet, and a light on my path.”

(Psalm 119:105)

“Resist the Devil,

and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7)