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How Strong Are You?
A chain is as strong as its weakest link. Is there some weakness in your Christianity? Your Christianity is as strong as the defense you use to battle against the “world rulers of darkness” and “spiritual hosts of wickedness” (Ephesians 6:12)…
God has always provided us the “truth” (v. 14) to put around our waists. He wishes our life would be covered in the knowledge of His word (Psalm 119:11; John 17:17)…
We also need to put on “righteousness” (v. 14). It is not only good to think right. You have to practice it, because wrong is always trying to win more people to follow it…
Take “the gospel of peace” (v. 15). The resolve most people need, who are troubled by sin, is peace. Jesus is our peace. We need to tell the world how important it is to let this peace rule their hearts and thoughts (Colossians 3:15)…
Shield yourself with “faith” (v. 16). It is the only true assurance of victory in your daily battles (1 John 5:4). “For without faith it is impossible to please God” (Hebrews
11:6)…
Satan cannot rule you, if you put on “the helmet of salvation” (v. 17). Salvation from sin by Jesus is the most essential element of this armor, because it provides what neither you nor others can provide (Jeremiah 10:23). Only the Lord knows the way (John 14:6)…
Above all, hold on to the “sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” (v. 17). It was the most effective weapon Jesus had to use when He was tempted by Satan (Matthew 4:1-12). It can be for you as well...
