In this article, Costi Hinn unpacks eight reasons why theology matters for everyday Christians. He explains how what we believe about God influences how we pray, how we respond to suffering, how we view our work and relationships, and how we remain steadfast in a culture of confusion. Sound doctrine is not optional—it is the foundation for a life rooted in truth.

Have you ever wanted to become a prayer warrior? Do you want to get beyond the basic (not unimportant) mentality that prayer is asking God to “touch everyone, heal everyone, help everyone, and bless everyone?” What if you began to pray about God’s will even more than your will?

Spiritual conflict (or “warfare”) is a subject that often succumbs to two extremes. First, there are people who blame the devil for everything — even things that are their fault. Second, there are those who dismiss demonic activity altogether; lumping it into a mystical-mindset best relegated to the extreme corners of fringe charismatic groups. Both of these views are anemic.