Week 13
Ephesians
6:14 (KJV) - Stand therefore, having your loins girt
about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
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"Stand
therefore"
Having done all, to stand. We must prepared for the attacks of
the enemy. Good intentions don't count. Put on the armor of God and then stand
ready for God's command.
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“The Center Point”
When learning self defense it is stressed to
maintain your balance through the center point of your body. In Scripture the loins represents this
principle. To “smite through the loins”
represents a fatal blow. It is no wonder
that Paul instructs us to strengthen this area by wrapping it in Truth. God’s
truth will sustain you, truth will light your way, and truth will sanctify
you. Jesus prays in John 17 “Sanctify
them through thy truth: thy word is truth.”
Are you wrapped in God’s Word?
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“Guard
Your Heart”
The breastplate covers the
vital parts of the warrior, especially the heart. Proverbs tells us that the heart is the
wellspring of life. From our heart flows
our motivation and intent. A bitter
heart will corrupt every part of our life.
A heart filled with love will flow through your life and touch your
world. Right living (righteousness) guards
the heart from the attacks of the enemy.
Have you put on the breastplate of righteousness?
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“First
Things First”
It is not a coincidence
that Paul started with the girdle of truth and breastplate of
righteousness. It is Christ who is the
Truth, Life, and Way and He is our righteousness. Christ is the foundation on which we
stand. There is no other way to begin –
no other way to stand.
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