As the H1N1 virus lingers at the edge of the media consciousness, many people are left to wonder, "should I take this serious, or not?" In 1918 the Spanish flu, which originated in Austria, found a perfect breeding ground at Camp Riley in Kansas. What began in March of that year ended in November with over fifty million people dead around the world.
Today, the Center for Disease Control is at the front-line in the battle against deadly diseases and pathogens. Their mission: to control the introduction of infectious diseases. We trust them to do their job.
There is another serious threat that is always on the verge of overtaking and destroying. It is described by Peter, "Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." (1 Peter 5:8). Sin is like a virus which infects and destroys, but it is not spread since we are all infected.
Luckily, Paul describes the vaccine for this deadly infection called sin - the spiritual armor of Ephesians. Paul describes it, "Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes." (Eph 6:11). This armor is the helmet of salvation, the breastplate of righteousness, the belt of truth, the feet shod with the gospel, the sword of the word and the shield of faith. These are tools that we take into battle that protect us against a fierce enemy and a deadly pestilence.
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