The Armor of God

Readings:
Psalm 38
Ephesians 6:10-17

Focus:
Ephesians 6:14: "Stand fast, I say. Fasten on the belt of truth; for a breastplate put on integrity."

In one of his most famous images, Paul here exhorts us to put on the armor of God. With truth, integrity, peace, faith, salvation, and the word of God, we will be well protected against all that evil can try to do against us.

Truth is a crucial quality for us to possess. If we want to show others the love of God, it is imporant for us to be trustworthy. Telling the truth even in small matters is essential to establishing trust. When we put on the armor of God, truthfulness and integrity are part of that.

Telling the truth avoids hurting others as well. Carelessness about what we say can cause pain to others that we might not have foreseen.

Let us fasten on the belt of truth!