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Putting on the Whole Armor of God

  Putting on the Whole Armor of God  "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."   Ephesians 6:11 (KSB)    In Ephesians 6, the Apostle Paul urges us to put on the whole armor of God,  not half, but the whole armor. He draws on the image of a soldier’s equipment to illustrate the spiritual protection we need in order to win the battle within. Remember, the warfare we face is not external, it is internal. God equips us with spiritual consciousness to overcome inner struggles and stand strong in Him.  Paul begins by saying that our loins must be girded with truth . The loins protect our most delicate and intimate parts, symbolizing integrity and authenticity. To live in truth means to be honest, genuine, and open before God and others. The psalmist reminds us that God desires truth in the inward parts. Lies and deception cannot coexist with victory. As Jesus declared, “You will know the truth, and ...