Let's face it! We come to this same spiritual battle every single day. It's no wonder the movie, "Star Wars" is such a hit. For sci-fi, it sure 'hits' home. Do you choose to fight for good . . . or evil. God gives us a choice. He doesn't force us to stay on His side (the Good Side). He allows us to have free will. It is then, up to us.
What we should keep in mind, as we go about our days, is that the evil one is ever waiting for us to make even the smallest mistake. So that, then, through guilt, he has ensnared us. Don't be fooled! The pathway to "the dark side" doesn't always appear "dark". The evil one has a way of manipulating us, tricking us, and slowly luring us in.
As one once said, "What can men do against such reckless hate?" (King Theoden--Lord of The Rings.) :) We must put on the armor of God!!
Ephesians 6:10-18New International Version (NIV)
The Armor of God
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God,so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.