It's a fact

Believers are to clothe themselves with the armor that only God provides. It is a complete outfit because the soldier must be fully protected. Paul does not call the believer to enter into spiritual warfare. He simply announces it as a fact. The fact that our real battle is not against flesh and blood is lost on many Christians, who put all their efforts in that direction. Global Voices, page 89

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Amen! Good preaching! Now, the question is, what does that mean in practical terms?
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