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YOUR COMMENT: “This discussion also helped me understand more clearly another scripture I have long pondered: blasphemy against the Holy Ghost. How can you blaspheme something you have never seen or experienced? (well, other than believing you are God, like some of the early Roman emperors, and a few politicians of late? LOL!)”

My paraphrasing:
I think that may clear up the well known saying ‘do not take the Lord’s name in vain” as well. We all know cursing is profanity and it is addressed separately along with other sins, but it isn’t what is called ‘Blasphemy’...you are correct.

Christians are in the ‘ARMY OF GOD’ even Scripture refers to it that way. Ephesians Chapter Six describes the Helmet of Salvation (that alone says there is more to the Christian walk once you have Salvation) To prepare for battle one must have all of the Armour of God after Salvation...and Ephesians Chapter Six goes on to talk of how to put on THE WHOLE ARMOUR OF GOD. The list provided with his instruction is to stand Firm with the following:
Belt of Truth, Breastplate of Righteousness, Gospel of Truth and Shield of Faith; Helmet of Salvation, Sword of the Spirit (God’s Word), Pray in the Spirit always (You and I know what that means (signs) so many do not.

What soldier goes into battle with only his helmet on? Naked and exposed to the enemy, of course his battle with sin will be lost.

To make another point is if we are an Army, do we not have Generals and the descending order of Officers, the lower enlisted grades, infantry, and those who repair, mend, and help heal the wounded? Are there not Special Forces who go where others cannot, and do special missions others are not equipped to do? ‘To whom much is given much is required’ and that requires special training in the spirit.

Those who see only one dimension of God’s Word miss the Glory of Who Christians Are and How To Fight The Battles as an Army undivided with a Mission...in order to win the WAR against Evil. Thank God he has thosen those who aren’t one dimensional...but who understand that all battles are won in the spirit before they are won in the natural.....PRAYER AND PRAISE ARE WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION in GOD’S KINGDOM.