Spiritual Suicide- Things you might be doing that are causing spiritual warfare.

• Corrupting yourself with company of the world

There is nothing inherently wrong with hanging out with worldly people. After all, we are told to go into the world (Matthew 28:18-20) in order to make disciples. We are commanded to work (2 Thessalonians 3:10, you will likely not be working with all Christians). But 1 Corinthians 15:33 is not just filler info. Evil company corrupts good morals

• Comparing yourself to anything and everything but the Word.

James 1:25 says to look into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it is blessed in what he does. Proverbs 19:20 also sheds light on the value of receiving instruction.

• Neglecting study

Proving yourself to be a diligent worker as a Christian includes studying (2 Timothy 2:15).

• Not being involved in the Lord’s work

1 Corinthians 15:58 is a blueprint to laboring for the Lord. Being steadfast, immovable, and always abounding in His work is a recipe for success. Philippians 2:14-16 “Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.”

• Praying when it only feels convenient

Psalm 3, a prayer of David in distress, along with many others, show the importance and benefit of crying out to the Lord. Psalm 46:1 gives us reasoning to pray to God. He is our help in trouble.

Sisters, take all of these things and remember the contrary. Fill your life with like-minded people (Proverbs 27:17, Philippians 1:27), look to the Word for standard and guidance (John 6:68-69, Psalm 119:24), study/read daily (sometimes we often forget to read and soak in the word of God rather than completely dissect it, it is okay to do both! Psalm 119:11,15-16), get involved with the work of a Christian (James 1:27, Ephesians 4:20-24), and pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17).