“And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.”

2 Corinthians 4:3-4

Are you useful or are you being used?  Have you considered these questions in a spiritual context?  Paul’s statement to the Corinthian believers informs us that we are being used for either God’s Kingdom or for our enemy’s purposes against God’s Kingdom. There is no middle ground. Jesus explained this situation by saying that we are either for Him or against Him.

The New Testament in many places encourages readers to evaluate themselves in light of Jesus’ teaching.  Many people fail to do this and therefore become useful pawns of the enemy.  Sadly these misinformed people often think themselves to be knights for God. But again Jesus reminds us that the spiritual fruit produced by our actions is the true test of whether or not we are in Christ. Rotten fruit is proof you are not.

Instead of being used as a pawn, submit yourselves to God, be led by the Holy Spirit, put on the full armor of God and be the soldier for Christ God means you to be.