In the Fight or On the Sidelines?

John Eldredge is right when he says, “A man must have a cause to which he is devoted even unto death, for this is written into the fabric of his being (Wild at Heart). The adage is true, “If a man doesn’t have a cause to die for, he doesn’t have a cause to live for.” This episode is about the greatest cause in the history of the world—the kingdom of Jesus defeating the kingdom of evil and spreading righteousness over earth. David’s defeat of Goliath, which foreshadowed Jesus’ victory over sin, provokes the question, “Is there some Goliath Jesus wants me to more intentionally fight,” and provides practical insight for spiritual battle from David’s defeat of Goliath.

For Further Prayerful Thought:

1. Do you think there are some sins in Christian men’s lives that they have been so overpowered by that they give up fighting? What might they be? How can this story of David and Goliath give them faith to step onto the battlefield?
2. Do you think there are cultural battles that many men believe reflect such spiritual power from the kingdom of darkness that they are reluctant to launch intentional fight against them?
3. Which of the six principles exhibited in David’s defeat of Goliath stood out most to you? 

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