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The Whole Armor of God

Ephesians 6:11  Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 

Why do you need the whole armor of God in your life today? We are told the reason in Eph 6:12 - For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 

Then we read what the whole armor of God consists of.

Eph 6:14  Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 

Eph 6:15  And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 

Eph 6:16  Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 

Eph 6:17  And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 

Eph 6:18  Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; 

  1. The Truth to stand, not my truth or your truth, the Truth of the Word of God.
  2. The Breastplate of righteousness, Protect your heart
  3. Stand on the sure foundation of the Gospel of Peace.
  4. Shield of Faith, Faith comes by hearing the Word of God.
  5. Helmet of Salvation, protect your mind against evil influences.
  6. The Word of God, our first offensive weapon mentioned.
  7. Prayer, our second offensive weapon. 

The command is to stand with the whole armor of God. God will fight your battles for you, He just asks you to stand.