Stand firm then, with the
belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness
in place, and with
your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with
which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is
the word of God. Ephesians 6:14-17
While a whole book could be written
on this, here’s a quick summary.
Truth is a belt holding everything
securely in place.
Righteousness is a breastplate
protecting our heart relationship with God.
Readiness is footwear preparing us
for anything that can happen.
Faith is a shield because we’re
under attack by the enemy to make us doubt and fear.
Salvation is a helmet protecting the
knowledge that we are forgiven through Jesus Christ and nothing can separate us
from God.
The word of God is sword of the
Spirit, an everlasting truth that grows dull but can be used to cripple any
enemies trying to destroy you.