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Spiritual Lessons from A Military Uniform

Explore the parallels between military uniforms and Christian beliefs, highlighting the importance of inner character and spiritual battles. Discover how the Armor of God equips believers to fight against spiritual forces. Reflect on the significance of citizenship and being an ambassador for Christ. Understand the depth of God's knowledge and the rewards He offers. Embrace the idea of lifelong service and continuous spiritual training.

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Spiritual Lessons from A Military Uniform

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  1. Spiritual Lessons fromA Military Uniform nIV quotes and references in Red

  2. Rank

  3. United States (U.S.) Insignia

  4. Name Tag

  5. Command Insignia

  6. Service Dress Buttons

  7. Duty Badge

  8. Ribbons

  9. Occupational Badge

  10. Retired Pin

  11. Wheel Hat

  12. Uniform • Military Uniform - Decrease individuality - Increase distinctive commonality - Establishes hierarchy - Says nothing about inner character CHRISTIAN UNIFORM - Tasteful native dress - No hierarchy evident - Clothe yourselves with Christ Gal 3:27 - Not about externals but inner character

  13. Nature of the Conflict • Military: Battle is earthly/physical • Uniform • Weapons • Christian: The Battle is Spiritual - For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in heavenly realms. Eph 6:12

  14. The Armor of God • Fight Spiritual battles with spiritual weapons - Full Armor of God - Belt of truth - Breastplate of righteousness - Feet fitted with…the gospel of peace - Shield of faith - Helmet of salvation - Sword of the Spirit - Eph 6:14-17

  15. Citizenship • Military • Citizen warrior for earthly country • Ambassador for home country Christian - Citizen of Heaven - Our citizenship is in heaven. Phil 3:20 - Ambassador of Christ - …Christ’s ambassadors as though God were making His appeal through us. 2 Cor 5:20

  16. God Knows You • Military Name tag • Important for identification Christian - No name tag required - The Lord knows those who are His. 2 Tim 2:19 - …names are written in the Lamb’s book of Life. Rev 21:27 - Searches our heart and mind. Rev 2:23 - Hairs on our head are numbered. Lk 12:7

  17. Rank • Military - Prominent • Christian - Nothing on the ‘uniform’ - Attitude; humble - Disciples…who is the greatest? For He who is least among you is greatest. Lk 9:46-48

  18. Awards • Military - Perishable rewards for earthly works • Christian -Righteous acts earn rewards. Prov 11:8 Rewards according to heavenly values; for persecution and all kinds of evil against you. Matt 5:11-12 - Works tested by fire. 1 Cor 3:8-13 - …crown that will last forever. 1 Cor 9:25

  19. Retirement • Military - Signifies the end of formal service - Temporal retirement benefits • Christian - No retirement; unending service to our Savior - For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Phil 1:21

  20. Training • Military - Physical - Mental • Christian • Physical, Mental and Spiritual • Workman approved by God. 2 Tim 2:15 • Ready to explain …the reason for the hope that you have. 1 Pet 3:15

  21. Summary • - Remember the battle is spiritual, prepare accordingly • Clothe yourself with Christ • Keep refining inner character; humility, other virtues, and above all, love • Act like a heavenly citizen and be a worthy ambassador • Spiritual conquests will be rewarded • Don’t retire • Continue to improve warrior fitness

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