"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."
Ephesians 6:10-12
This is some good stuff. :) Scary too. It is a great reminder that even after all we can personally do, we need the extra strength and protection of God, as our armor, protecting us from so many things that we could never face alone.
I think that is why God asks us to put him first, and to learn to love other people as the commandments that stand above all others... because we need God and each other to stand up to forces beyond our control, and without that armor, we make ourselves vulnerable to Satan's tricks and traps, designed perfectly to play on our individual weaknesses. God teaches us how to withstand those things, and he helps us to stay strong and stand firm, even against the pervasive evils all around us.
Today, let's be strong in the Lord, and help others connect to the Lord, and find that same strength, as well.
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."
Ephesians 6:10-12
This is some good stuff. :) Scary too. It is a great reminder that even after all we can personally do, we need the extra strength and protection of God, as our armor, protecting us from so many things that we could never face alone.
I think that is why God asks us to put him first, and to learn to love other people as the commandments that stand above all others... because we need God and each other to stand up to forces beyond our control, and without that armor, we make ourselves vulnerable to Satan's tricks and traps, designed perfectly to play on our individual weaknesses. God teaches us how to withstand those things, and he helps us to stay strong and stand firm, even against the pervasive evils all around us.
Today, let's be strong in the Lord, and help others connect to the Lord, and find that same strength, as well.
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