Spiritual Warfare & 8 Deadly Sins

Spiritual Warfare. Every Christian is engaged in an ongoing struggle against the self and against temptation, striving to gain the blessings of the Kingdom of God. This booklet enlightens the struggle by searching the wisdom of the Scriptures. It gives hope to everyone, because Christ is always by our side to help us in every battle, and he has already defeated death and sin. 8 Deadly Sins. The Church has settled on a list of 7 mortal sins, but the Fathers of the Church more often referred to 8. The deadly or capital sins - covetousness, envy, sloth, gluttony, lust, anger, vainglory and pride - are the most significant and insidious temptations with which we must contend. A first step in countering their influence is understanding their psychological and spiritual roots in human experience. Standing humbly in the truth about ourselves, we will appreciate the power of God's love to heal and strengthen our nature, for love is not jealous or boastful, not arrogant or rude, not irritable or resentful.