Ephesians 6:14
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place...
Reflection
Paul now begins to explain and describe what composes the armor of God. He indicates that truth is part of God’s armor. Truth helps us stand strong and be protected against evil because Satan is the father of lies. As Satan tries to get us to believe his lies we can test it against the truth of God that has been given to us in the Bible. We can remain strong as we put our hope and trust in the truth that God has given us in his promises contained in the Bible.
Paul also says that righteousness is a part of God’s armor. Evil will always try to get us to choose that which is in our own self-interest. In other words Satan will encourage us to do whatever is self-indulgent. We can counter that living by God’s standard of righteousness. The more we live by righteousness the less likely we are to give into evil that leads to self-indulgence.
How have truth and righteousness in your life provided protection and strength against evil?
