Call To Holiness

INTRO: A little while ago I heard two heart-cries of those who had taken godly stands in holy living. They longed for some understanding from professing Christian family members. But there was none. My heart wrenches when I hear what happens to some who take a stand against sin in obedience to the Word of God. I pray this message may be a comfort to those who stand on the truth the Scripture presents on what I view as a most important matter.
In Ephesians 6:10-20 Paul closes the letter by warning the believers in Ephesus that we, as Christians do not wrestle against flesh and blood. Out battle is spiritual, and the enemy is none other than Satan himself and his fellow demons. So, let us read verses 10-14:
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,