The Man in the Mirror by Patrick Morley
Week 19: Chapter 18 — The Spiritual Battle
Read Chapter 18 of The Man in the Mirror. Key passages: Ephesians 6:10–18; 1 Peter 5:8–9; 2 Corinthians 10:3–5.
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Morley closes the main body of the book with a sobering reminder: behind all the relational, financial, and personal struggles a man faces, there is a spiritual battle — and a man who does not know it is being fought will lose it by default.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Morley argues that the ultimate reason men struggle to change is not a lack of information or effort but a real spiritual enemy who works against their transformation. How seriously do you take the reality of spiritual warfare in your daily life?
2.Ephesians 6 describes the 'full armor of God' — truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, the Word, and prayer. Which piece of armor are you currently wearing well? Which is most conspicuously missing from your life?
a.Belt of truth — are you living in honesty and integrity?
b.Shield of faith — are you actively trusting God in your circumstances?
c.Sword of the Spirit — are you in the Word regularly?
3.1 Peter 5:8 warns that the enemy 'prowls like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.' Where are you most vulnerable right now — where would a roaring lion find the easiest prey in your life?