THE ENEMY WITHIN

 THE ENEMY WITHIN

Ephesians 6:10-19 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, 

  In my reading this week was an essay by Michele R. Weslander Quaid, hers a career in intelligence. It included “The Hegelian dialectic is the frame-work [used] for guiding people’s thoughts and actions into conflicts that lead them to a predetermined solution.” This includes using the tactic of fear, turning people against people, with the turmoil of division. Sounds Satanic? Something we’ve experienced personally, in family and/or community, even church? An action touching us now?

  I for one have experienced it. Sadly, not even knowing what it is called, I confess to having done so before 1Corinthians 13:11. Possibly you too regret it in your old self. (Eph.5:8)

  So as to assure recognition, here outlined are the 4 stages of Hegelian dialectic:

1. Demoralization/dissatisfaction. The destruction of faith in God and established institutions.

2. Destabilization. Weakening and deuteriation. Ostracization.

3. Crisis/chaos. This largely brought about by propagandization of truth mingled with lies. (Gen.3:1-13)

4.Normalization. Rescue by the providers of a “new normal” for the greater good as the way it now has to be. A new baseline supported by a fearful population.

  However, in the midst of events 1 thru 4 . . . I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.  (Rom.8:38-39)

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