I wanted to write a short blog post about fighting battles. When life presents you with a circumstance where you feel you are being treated unfairly, is it wise to put up a fight, or is it better to absorb the frustration, let go, and move on?
Let’s look at one area in particular: money. Money causes friction and is the battleground of capitalist culture; just look at the way lawyers, solicitors, estate agents, and bankers operate. We live in a world where people are constantly trying to acquire wealth, and are willing to take a bite out of each other in order to get the financial ‘security’ they crave.
If you’ve ever watched The Apprentice – well, that’s what I’m talking about.
I’ve noticed that there’s a direct correlation between how rooted I am in my faith in God, and how I respond to situations where I feel someone is trying to take advantage of me. When I’m rooted in the teaching of Scripture, the need to ‘fight back’ evaporates, because my mind is centred on the One who is able to meet all my needs in ways I can’t even imagine.
There is one scripture in particular that speaks volumes on this subject, and it can be found in Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians:
“To have lawsuits at all with one another is already a defeat for you. Why not rather suffer wrong? Why not rather be defrauded?” (1 Corinthians 6:7 ESV)
To most people in capitalist societies this teaching is totally counter-intuitive. Our instinct is to put up a fight. But I believe fighting always shows a lack of faith in our Creator, who we must trust to fight our battles in the spiritual dimension, and who will judge those who have treated us unfairly.
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Very well said Steven. 🙂 there’s this line from the song ‘INVISIBLE’ by Hunter Hayes. secular song, I know but it’s inspiring and it has this line that says “You’re strong enough to win without a fight”… When we’re rooted deeply in our faith and God’s teaching, I believe that’s what we are: strong enough to win without a fight for there is SOMEONE fighting for us who is more capable. 🙂 🙂
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Oh, Lili, thank you so much – I absolutely love that line – it’s like nectar to my soul! Exactly what I needed to hear. I feel as though all the world is telling me to fight, when really, I need to just live honestly and with faith and humility, and trust God to come through. I’m going to look up the song (And maybe print out that verse and stick it on my wall, haha). God bless! 🙏🏻
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Glad I helped. 🙂 I’m positive that God is with you and He will let you know what you should do. And I must add or share that whenever I am not sure of what to do, I just take the backseat and let God drive.. God Bless. 🙂
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