The Warfare that comes with Obedience Part 3The Warfare that comes with Obedience Part 3
Lance Johnson Ministries
As a new believer, you may have this fireball of passion inside you to serve Jesus. However, the unique path you choose to serve God can sometimes lead you a bit off-course, pulling you away from that close connection with Him. Today, Bishop Lance shares
29:30•20 Apr 2025
Spiritual Warfare, Obedience and the Power of Wise Guidance
Episode Overview
- Real spiritual warfare targets character, family and ministry, not everyday inconveniences.
- Believers should seek spiritually mature counsel and avoid fighting serious battles alone.
- Sharing spiritual attacks publicly on social media can worsen the battle and invite harmful voices.
- True spiritual fathers prioritise a person’s character and home life as much as their public ministry.
- Greater obedience and influence often bring stronger attacks, which should be treated as seasons of growth.
“"You don't do spiritual warfare alone... I don't need a novice in my foxhole."”
What drives someone to seek a life of radical obedience when the cost feels painfully high? This instalment of **Release the Roar** with Bishop Lance Johnson zooms in on the spiritual battles that flare up as believers surrender more deeply to God. You’ll hear Bishop Lance unpack what he calls *"real spiritual warfare"*—the kind that doesn’t show up as broken appliances or maxed-out credit cards, but as assaults on character, family, ministry and reputation.
He warns, *"When the devil comes after you, he's coming after your character. He's coming to destroy your family. He's coming to destroy your ministry."* Drawing on the stories of Saul/Paul, Elijah and modern church leaders, Bishop Lance explains why obedience and influence often attract harsher spiritual attacks.
He stresses that no one should face those battles alone, insisting that you need mature believers in your corner: people who know when to lower you "in a basket" instead of cheering you into the amphitheatre of conflict. A big focus here is spiritual guidance and fathering. Bishop Lance contrasts instructors with true spiritual fathers—those who care as much about your marriage and character as your preaching schedule.
He gives a sobering example of a young minister whose refusal to heed counsel, step back from social media, and tend to his marriage led to his ministry unravelling in public. There’s also a strong warning about broadcasting spiritual struggles online.
For Bishop Lance, posting every attack on social media hands your battle over to *"every demon, every devil, and every immature person that doesn't know how to pray."* Instead, he urges believers to seek wise counsel, accept correction, and treat each battle as a training ground for greater maturity.
If you’ve ever felt tempted to "wave the white flag" in your faith journey, this message might help you ask a crucial question: who’s lowering you over the wall, and who’s pushing you toward the crowd?
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