Dealing with the Deal (Part 4)
Introduction
This is a continuation of a study I'm doing on "Dealing with the Devil," based on a 30 day scripture plan I found by The Ruffled Mango.[1] In this post, I'm covering days 15 through 18—we're going to look at:- 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
- Ephesians 4:25-27
- Ephesians 6:10-13
- Ephesians 6:14-18
2 Corinthians 12:7-10: Strength in Weakness
Ephesians 4:25-27: Falsehood & Anger
Ephesians 6:10-13: Systems of Power
Ephesians 6:14-18: The Armor of God
The Belt of Truth
- A belt holds the rest of the armor together
- Modern day, the belt holds up our pants
- For emergency personnel or combat soldiers, the belt would be the central access point for tools (radio, gun, etc.)
- Like the belt, truth is our foundation
- Truth helps us discern things of God from decptions of the devil
- Applications:
- Study the Word
- Decorate spaces with scripture
- Memorize scripture
The Breastplate of Righteousness
- The breastplate protects our vital organs (heart, lungs, etc.)
- Righteousness = acting in accordance to God's moral law[2]
- God's law actually protects us:
- Behavior protects and strengths our horizontal relationships
- Diet protects our health and gives us strength
- Sabbath protects us mentally and gives us rest
- Applications:
- Obedience
- Pray to overcome sin
- Accountability Partners
The Gospel of Peace
- Footwear gives you endurance for the journey
- Footwear should be specific to the situation
- Applications:
- Security in God
- Faith in His abilities
- Do not be quarrelsome or work to divide the body
The Shield of Faith
- Shields protect you from attacks
- Our faith must be rock solid so that the attack cannot penetrate
- A shield covers us just like the blood of Christ covers us
- Applications:
- Share your testimony
- Listen to others' testimonies
- Pray for faith (Mark 9:23-24)
The Helmet of Salvation
- Helmets protect the head (mind/conciousness)
- Spiritual battles are often mental
- Applications:
- Control what influences you
- Romans 12:2
- Philippians 4:8
The Sowrd of the Spirit
- Sword allows us to attack! (The only piece of the armor that does so)
- Represents the Word of God (Hebrews 4:12)
- Applications:
- Lean of the Word
- Use the Word instead of your own words
References
- "June Scripture Writing Plan". The Ruffled Mango; visited October 4, 2020
- "Righteousness". Merriam Webster; visited October 31, 2020
- "Anger". Merriam Webster; visited October 31, 2020
Published on Saturday, October 31, 2020
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