Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Principalities, Powers, World Rulers

I came across the following quote last week and wanted to share it with all of you:

How would it change the shape of social struggle if we understood that we wrestle not just with flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places? What are the practical implications of putting on the whole armor of God and praying at all times in the Spirit (Ephesians 6:10-20)? How would it change the nature of our wrestling if we did so in the context of continuous Bible study, and singing, and worship?
- Walter Wink, The Powers Behind the Throne.

I believe we should ask the same question of the shape of our work as a church.