Focus: Surviving When Christians Hurt You Day 3 | September 3 Understanding Spiritual Warfare When Hurt Comes from Within

Understanding Spiritual Warfare When Hurt Comes from Within

The pain of Christian betrayal is so deep because spiritual ties run deep. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us, “We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities...” Sometimes, what looks like personal attack is spiritual opposition. Saul’s envy of David wasn’t just about David—it was a spiritual battle. Don’t get caught fighting people when the real struggle is spiritual. Anchor in prayer and arm yourself with God’s Word daily.

Bible Verses:

• “We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but ... spiritual forces of evil...” (Ephesians 6:12)

• “Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” (Ephesians 6:10)

• “Resist him, standing firm in the faith...” (1 Peter 5:9)

Call to Action:
Identify where you’ve been fighting people instead of praying. Commit to spiritual warfare—prayer, Word, worship—over arguments.

3 Things to Remember:

• Not every battle is with people.

• The true enemy is spiritual.

• God equips you for victory.