Biblically speaking, for the believer, spiritual warfare is simply the fight to believe God’s truth over the enemy’s lies. The way that the enemy attacks and affects Christians is by means of deception. And deception is built upon lies. And lies are rooted in the mind. Truly, the mind is the battlefield of the spiritual realm.
This is why the Bible tells us to be sober-minded: because the Devil prowls around.
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:8, NIV)
Sober-mindedness is what we are told to arm ourselves with that we might engage in the spiritual battle. And to be sober-minded is to be grounded in truth.
When it comes to spiritual warfare, the Bible tells us everything we need to know. Nothing is missing.
10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. (Ephesians 6:10-11, NLT)
Notice that the Bible says that if we put on God’s armor we will be able to stand against all of the strategies of the enemy. So there’s no attack that the enemy can bring against you that can’t be withstood if you simply have all of the following:
13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. (Ephesians 6:13-17, NLT)
Belt of Truth: You know the truth with your mind.
Body Armor of Righteousness: Righteous living begins in the mind.
Shoes of Peace: Peace of mind comes when you believe the good news.
Shield of Faith: By faith, you know the truth in your mind.
Sword of the Spirit: Notice that all of the other pieces of armor are defensive. The sword of the spirit is the only piece of armor that is fully offensive. All of the other pieces of armor defend you from deception. But the Sword, which is the truth of the Word of God, destroys the lies that keep you deceived.
But it’s all about deception versus truth.
Truly, spiritual warfare takes place in the mind. So may every lying spirit be exposed, silenced, and defeated. May the light of truth dissolve the shadows of deception. May mindsets, which are strongholds, be broken. May you know the truth so that the truth will set you free.
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