The Armor of God...
It's mentioned here:
Eph 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Eph 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
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.
Eph 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
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:
And, why would a Christian actually need to wear armor??
Because, in this world, Christians are under constant attack!
So, 'tis good for a Christian to always put on, and wear the Armor of God!
But, what if a Christian doesn't put on that armor?? What then?
I was told once that a Christian shouldn't have to wear armor around other Christians... In fact, the person I was conversing with, actually 'took offense' at my suggesting that they needed to put on that armor so that they would not be so easily offended. <<shakin my head>>
Friends, God has provided that armor to protect!!!! He gives it to His children so they will not be hurt by the fiery darts of the wicked. So they will be safe and protected from the attacks that satan and his demons are constantly mounting against them!
And, just wearing part of the armor isn't good enough!! Leaving off one piece of the armor exposes you to the enemy! That's why it says in verse 13, above, "...take unto you the whole armour of God"
Do things others say and write offend you? Hurt you? Better check your armor!! Do the things others believe and post upset you and make you angry? Better check your armor!
Here on Phil's Place, you will find much that doesn't fit in with what I call the "standard answer"... It is and will be unorthodox... So, remember, you are welcome to read and comment... just don't let anything you find here... offend you. If it does, maybe it's time to check your armor!
May God bless us all as we study His Holy Word!
Phil
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