The Armor of God. The Belt of Truth

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1 The Armor of God The Belt of Truth

2 Armor of God Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Ephesians 6:11

3 The Enemy Don t fear the enemy. Be aware and on guard of devil s schemes. We have everything we need for victory. All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. Ephesians 1:3 NLT

4 Heavenly Realms But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God s grace that you have been saved!) For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2:4-6 NLT

5 Satan s Schemes Deception Offenses Temptations Accusations

6 Armor of God Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 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. 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. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; Ephesians 6:10-14

7 Armor of God And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Ephesians 6:15-18

8 The Enemy is Specific Satan knows your weaknesses and places you are vulnerable. He specifically targets your weaknesses.

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10 Illusions Satan is the master illusionist Illusion: something that is deceiving by producing a false or misleading impression of reality. Satan can craftily make you think that God does not mean exactly what He says in His Word. What not to wear

11 The Belt of Truth Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, Ephesians 6:14 The Belt of Truth is the Word of God. God s truth is light. Airport story

12 God s Light of Truth Authentication We should take every choice and run it under the light of truth. Discernment is not a matter of simply telling the difference between what is right and wrong; rather it is the difference between right and almost right. Charles Spurgeon

13 Walking in Truth An illusion is something that is misleading. Sometimes we think we are walking in truth-but we are not. We can t trust our own feelings or what our natural eyes see or our physical reality. We need a standard- a light - so we don t lean on our own understanding. Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

14 Gird with Truth We need to gird each situation or decision in truth as a standard for our lives. Always go to the Scriptures and get clarification and truth. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. II Corinthians 11:14

15 Belt of Truth Belt is for stability for the soldier Belt is for the core of body to be strengthened Core: a strong core helps with your balance, stability, your resistance to injury, and your stamina over time and under pressure. Signs of a weak core: poor posture, injury prone, body fatigue Demonstration