So, in Iraq and Afghanistan, how many shots are fired for every insurgent killed?
250,000.
This website (citing this 2005 post), pointed out that our troops expend a quarter of a million bullets for every enemy killed. The ammo is expended laying down suppressing fire, which limits the ability of the enemy to fire and allows your own troops to move into more strategic positions.
How come we believers don’t follow that philosophy in our own fights?
Scripture speaks of the Christian life as spiritual warfare—a fight for purity. And what’s our typical strategy? Maybe we attend a single worship service, and maybe not even weekly?
How about a few more bullets? Let’s start with attending the worship service weekly instead of, oh, monthly. Let’s add a small-group experience to that. How about daily Bible reading, and choosing books from Christian authors that will help you grow in your understanding and application of the Word? Socialize with other believers who are trying to make the same life choices you’re trying to make. Make sure the soundtrack of your life is populated with music that turns your thoughts to God and his ways.
Let’s be willing to expend a quarter of a million bullets for each spiritual “enemy” we face.
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