Why is the Christian life a constant battle?
The Christian life is a constant battle because believers face all the forces of Satan and the designs of the world around them. Though it is never easy and is like paddling a canoe up a roaring river, God has promised that they can do it.
Les explains that the Christian life is never easy; it is like paddling a canoe up a roaring river. The battle is constant because we are up against all the forces of Satan and all the designs of the world around us, yet God has promised that we can do it. This connects with working to further God's work and gain reward, while God looks at the motivation—whether we do things to be pleasing in His eyes and bring glory to Him, producing gold, silver, and precious stones rather than wood, hay, and stubble.