Believer vs. Non-Believer

Greetings this Monday. I am going to try to be more efficient at making my weekly posts. This past week has been a blessing. Our scripture reading was Ephesians 6:10-17. Yes, we have read this scripture before but this sermon was on a different note. The battle between "non-religious" people and Christians is heating up. We have to defend our faith and we have been given the tools to do so. Here is a short summary as to what was discussed. Many people do not believe in or understand the truth of God. Why? “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”(Rom. 3:23). Romans 1:28-31 tells us why they think the way they do. He gave them over to a "depraved mind", they are evil, greedy, depraved, envious, murderous, cause strife, deceitful, malicious, gossipers, slanders, God haters, insolent, arrogant, boastful, senseless, faithless, heartless, ruthless. Sound like anyone you know or have come across? The typical view of a non-believer is that we are "ignorant, stupid, or brainwashed". Most non-believers have no personal reason to disagree, they assume what they have heard must be true.
The Battle: Our Flesh, not living in the Spirit. This is ammunition for the enemy. “So-called Christians”, because they say they are a Christian, doesn’t mean they are (Mat. 7:16). Actions speak louder than words, we need to ACT like Christians. Be kind, compassionate, and humble. Discuss don’t argue. Be accurate, don’t “make things up”. Knowledge is a weapon when we let God direct our conversations.
Our Defense: Knowledge in His Word. Live according to His Word (Mat. 5:16),“let your light shine before men”. Arm yourself with knowledge of His Word and the world around us (Eph. 6:10-17 & 1Pet. 3:15). Always be prepared, “with gentleness and respect”. No one will believe anything they don’t want to (Luk 12:54-56) This is true for both believers and non-believers.. Anti-Christians are some of the least tolerant types around. We choose whether or not to believe. When you believe, use Kindness, Compassion, Humility, be Christ Like. Discuss, Debate or Debunk “Accurately”.
Most atheists read the Bible from front to back looking for ammunition to throw at us. Have you read it front to back? Our only Offensive weapon in our defense is God's Word. Read the arguments of the secular world, search for answers. Politely, with kindness, compassion, and humility point out their flaws. Knowledge is a powerful weapon, it is invincible when we let Christ direct us on how to use it.