Spiritual Battle

As I was reading through the bible recently, I ran across a couple verses that are pertinent to the battle we're in as Christians. I read these in the English Standard Version

Romans 7:21, "So I find it to be a law that when I want to do right, evil lies close at hand."

Romans 8:7, "For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot."

As we strive to live out our lives, and bring about His glory, we are constantly faced with trials, and we should not be caught off-gaurd by forgetting that those who do not follow God, are hostile toward him. Yet, we are to live above reproach, and treat others with gentleness and respect.