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  QUESTIONS FOR THE SOLDIER OF CHRIST
  by Mary Wilder Tileston
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Summary: As soldiers of Christ, we are called to put on the armor of
God, assess our spiritual condition, and fulfill our duties to serve and
follow God's will.

Topics: "Spiritual Warfare", "Christian Discipleship"
Scripture References: Ephesians 6:13, 2 Timothy 2:4

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Mary Wilder Tileston emphasizes the importance of putting on the whole
armor of God to withstand the challenges of life, drawing inspiration
from Ephesians 6:13. She urges believers to arise as soldiers of Christ,
strong in the strength provided by God through His Son, as highlighted
in the hymn by Charles Wesley. Tileston prompts introspection on one's
spiritual journey, questioning one's peace, fulfillment of duties,
efforts to overcome sins, and faithfulness to God's guidance, echoing
the sentiments of Pére Ravignan in seeking self-improvement and
spiritual growth.

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Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to
withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand. EPHESIANS
6:13 That he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.

2 TIMOTHY 2:4

SOLDIERS of Christ, arise,

And put your armor on,

Strong in the strength which God supplies

Through His eternal Son.

CHARLES WESLEY

WHITHER goest thou?

Where is thy soul?

Is it in peace?

If troubled, why?

How art thou fulfilling the duties of thy position?

What are they?

What effort hast thou made to amend thy disposition, and conquer thy
sins?

Hast thou been faithful to the light God has given thee?

What means shouldst thou use, especially with regard to thy most
besetting sin or temptation?

Hast thou fought against it?

Hast thou thought about it at all?

What hast thou done with the circumstances of the last month?

Have they wrought God's work in thee?

PÉRE RAVIGNAN

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/mary-wilder-tileston/questions-for-the-soldier-of-christ/
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