![]() ![]() In Ephesians the gospel about Christ (the message of the good news of Christ’s death, burial and resurrection, as well as the benefits it provides, 1 Cor 15:1–8) restores cosmic harmony to the universe (Eph 1:10 3:10) and brings peace between humans and God as well as between Jew and Gentile (Eph 2:14–18). This implies that they walk and travel to proclaim the gospel that brings peace (Isaiah 52:7 Nahum 1:15 Romans 10:15). The Bible speaks of the “feet” of God’s children bringing good news. Feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace.Unconfessed sin can open a door of opportunity for the Enemy. When we do sin, we must confess, and he will forgive us (1 John 1:9 2:1‑2). Although we can never achieve perfection in this life (compare 1 John 1:8, 10) we can seek righteousness through self‑surrender and through placing Christ first in our lives. Yet as one theologian notes, “One who by faith is declared righteous also by faith seeks to do the deeds of righteousness and to grow in righteousness by God’s grace (Rom 6:12‑18 Eph 4:24 5:9 Phil 1:11 Heb 11 Jas 2:17‑26 1 Pet 2:24 1 Jn 2:29).” If we are to do righteous deeds, all of our conduct must be just (Micah 5:8 2 Cor 6:7). Christians become righteous by faith in Christ. ![]() ![]() They are to stand strong, be alert, and maintain endurance (1 Thess 5:6 2 Tim 2:1, 3 1 Cor 16:13). Hence, Scripture declares that a soldier must avoid worldly entanglements (2 Tim 2:4). The moral life of God’s soldier has no room for divided allegiances. When James exhorts his readers to resist the devil, he similarly exhorts the double‑minded ones to purify their hearts (James 4:8). Our manner of conduct testifies to who we are and what we believe. Thus, the first piece of our armor refers to a moral virtue (compare Isaiah 11:5). The belt of truth.As God is true because he declares things as they really are and does not lie (1 Samuel 15:29 Psalm 31:5 Hebrews 6:18), so we the believers should be truthful in our words, conduct, and instruction (Ephesians 4:25 5:9).Paul and his colleagues likewise do so: 1 Timothy 1:18–19 2 Timothy 2:3–4 2 Corinthians 6:7 10:3–6. Other passages attributed to Paul the apostle likewise encourage believers to wear spiritual armor and engage is battle: 1 Thessalonians 5:8 Romans 13:12. There is no reason why Christians today cannot apply this mindset and these verses from Ephesians 6 when facing trials, temptations, and spiritual challenges. ![]()
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