Satan’s easiest targets are those ill-prepared to fight.

When we don’t know what we have or how to use it, it’s like taking a water hose to a house fire and telling the firefighters we have it under control.

Satan has been honing his skills; enticing, tempting, and deceiving us to the point that many no longer recognize sin and call evil good and good evil.

Being prepared does not come by osmosis; it takes action on our part. God’s Word is our spiritual armor—our sword, shield, and protection. It leads us to victory and salvation over evil. But what good is the sword, shield, helmet, and breastplate if we don’t put them on and use them correctly?

Taking time to hear, study, and practice God’s Word is how we learn to use the equipment He has provided. It’s how we protect our souls and help our children, friends, and others protect theirs.

Faith comes from hearing, which leads to understanding and increases our desire to do God’s will in every way. When God’s will is truly in our hearts, our souls, and our minds, we have every desire to love Him with all our strength and keep His commandments.

Satan is real, but we don’t have to be easy targets. Let’s pick up our sword (the Bible) and take action.

Scripture References
Ephesians 6:13-20
2 Timothy 3:16
2 Timothy 2:15
Romans 10:17
Isaiah 5:20
Romans 1:18–32
1 Timothy 4:1-4
2 Timothy 3:1-7

See also: James 4:7; 1 Peter 5:8–9; Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 119:105; 2 Corinthians 2:11; 1 John 4:4; Matthew 4:4, 7, 10

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