I started memorizing the first phrase in Ephesians 6:12. It says, “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood…” It is essential that we remember this when we are in the midst of adversity. People are not our enemy. True people can be influenced or controlled by the enemy, but they are not the ones we war against.

The verse continues and gives us clarity. It says, “…but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.”

The apostle Paul had demonic interference. 1 Thessalonians 2:18 says, “Therefore we wanted to come to you—even I, Paul, time and time again—but satan hindered us.” 

The Collins Dictionary defined drawing a line in the sand as to put a stop to or a limit on something. We are called to represent Jesus in every aspect of our lives. We need to recognize that those who oppose us are opposing Him. We therefore draw a spiritual line ~ by purposing in our hearts to not sin by reacting to others’ fleshly reactions.