“We destroy people’s arguments and every proud thing that raises itself against the knowledge of God. We capture every thought and make it give up and obey Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:4c-5 NCV
This subject “a life of righteousness” interests me to continue to study God’s Word. What is the proud thing that raises itself against the knowledge of God? One example of Jesus confronted the proud religious leaders.
I remembered from the movie, “The Gospel of John.” Christ had confronted the religious leaders who claimed the rights to change some of the laws or God’s Word to suit their needs. Jesus argued against them and said, “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye DEVOUR WIDOWS’ HOUSES …” (Matthew 23:14b kjv).
One of Pharisees’ laws allowed them to take away things or houses from the widows. The widows did not have any protection when they lose a husband if he made a loan that could not be paid. The widows would have to go to the judge to get their rights of protection (Luke 18:3).
Many false religious leaders could twist the Word of God to suit their needs or reasons (Matthew 24:11). A person could lose “a life of righteousness” when there is no fear of God before their eyes (Romans 3:18 kjv). This is a weapon that the enemy uses “having no respect for God’s Word.”
By holding on to this spiritual weapon, “our life of righteousness in Christ” against the enemy, we, the born again believers will come forth victorious. Jesus said, “You that hold on to the end, you will be saved” (Matt. 24:13).
