Dietrich BonhoefferWhen all is said and done, the life of faith is nothing if not an unending struggle of the spirit with every available weapon against the flesh.
About This Quote
The idea that faith is a constant struggle against the world of sin and temptation is something that many of us have heard before. This phrase, however, is very different than what we hear most often. We are told to fight against our sins and temptations with our words and actions. But, the writer of this quote suggests that another weapon must also be brought to bear on our efforts. The weapon here is the spirit.
Source: The Cost Of Discipleship
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