Spiritual Wickedness In High Places - Part VI
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 6:12
In this post, we will continue a message titled "Spiritual Wickedness In High Places." We will look at satan and the fallen angels and their influence over the earth.
4. We Must Use The Spiritual Weapons That God Has Given Us
A. Put On The Whole Armour Of God (continued)
Notice how the Bible describes the whole armour of God:
1. "having your loins girt about with truth" - the loins, or our waist area, is an extremely important part of our physical body. If our loins are weak in our physical body, we can't even function. Similarly, to function as a Christian, we must have truth. Jesus said in John 8:32 "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."
2. "and having on the breastplate of righteousness" - the righteousness which is in Jesus Christ. In Romans 3:22 it says "Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:"
3. "And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;" - we as Christians need to be prepared to be a strong witness for Jesus Christ. In I Peter 3:15 it says "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:"
4. "Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked." - as Christians, if we take hold of the shield of faith, we will destroy the works of the devil.
In future posts I will share more about this topic.
