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:
      1. Study the Word
      2. Decorate spaces with scripture
      3. 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:
      1. Obedience
      2. Pray to overcome sin
      3. Accountability Partners

    The Gospel of Peace

    • Footwear gives you endurance for the journey
    • Footwear should be specific to the situation
    • Applications:
      1. Security in God
      2. Faith in His abilities
      3. 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:
      1. Share your testimony
      2. Listen to others' testimonies
      3. Pray for faith (Mark 9:23-24)

    The Helmet of Salvation

    • Helmets protect the head (mind/conciousness)
    • Spiritual battles are often mental
    • Applications:
      1. Control what influences you
      2. Romans 12:2
      3. 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:
      1. Lean of the Word
      2. Use the Word instead of your own words

    References

    1. "June Scripture Writing Plan". The Ruffled Mango; visited October 4, 2020
    2. "Righteousness". Merriam Webster; visited October 31, 2020
    3. "Anger". Merriam Webster; visited October 31, 2020
    Published on Saturday, October 31, 2020
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