Truth – The first outfit for DEFENCE

(Ephesians 6:14) Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth

Looking further into our outfit as we continue in the finding the real you series, we will look at the truth, remember the bible says the truth shall set you free (John 8:32).

What is THE truth today? Is it according to what the world teaches?

Most things in life always start from an individual like you and I. Depending on what or who is directing and leading the individual, the truth is different, this is why you need to guard yourself with the truth at all times and by the truth we mean truth, tested and confirmed by the holy bible.

The wisdom of this world is not the truth in most cases and the ruler of this world intends it to be so. Why? You may ask and how? It’s simple really, because if your basis of truth is false then you will end up ridiculed when the TRUTH turns up because your truth is based on lies of falsehood. The economy of the world today (May 2009) seems to confirm this because men have lead governments and economies based on the wisdom of this world without the truth. See research carried out by an American research organisation here.

Before corruption or falsehood becomes worldwide, it always starts from an individual hence we need to protect ourselves by searching out the truth every time we are presented with what could be called the truth at work, church, personal life, hospital and all facets of life.

 

The truth will set you free; don’t buy into the ways of this world because you are not of this world. Guard yourself with the truth and search for truth in all you do by checking what the bible says in every situation. Don’t stretch the truth to help you better or to make better sense, that will make it false and a lie. Don’t encourage lies nor allow it to be part of your build up because it’s not.

John 8:44 (Amplified Bible) 44You are of your father, the devil, and it is your will to practice the lusts and gratify the desires [which are characteristic] of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a falsehood, he speaks what is natural to him, for he is a liar [himself] and the father of lies and of all that is false.

A practical way to girdle yourself with the truth is to present the truth always. At times it appears that certain situations will happen so fast in your early and young walk with God that will plotter a lie out of your lips before you think of taking control, there is no shame in correcting yourself right there and then by saying, ho sorry, I just gave you false information there. Also meditate on the word of God always and as often as you can

John 3:21 (Amplified Bible) 21But he who practices truth [who does what is right] comes out into the Light; so that his works may be plainly shown to be what they are–wrought with God [divinely prompted, done with God's help, in dependence upon Him].

 

We encourage you to change your media diet, be selective in your audio diet and also start building up further faith based habits such as reading biblical based books and always remember to check the bible for the truth in all you indulge yourself in. Check out our book reviews section for books we have read and have found to be helpful. Should you need immediate advice, please contact us via walkwithme@dvsoul.org.uk.

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Breastplate of Righteousness

Breastplate of Righteousness – The second outfit for DEFENCE

Having put on the breastplate of righteousness (Ephesians 6:14)

As we begin to know our true self, we begin to understand that we need a complete outfit to survive in this world otherwise we will conform to the ways of this world without knowing it. But the awakening of our spiritual self is important to sustain our identity less the world gives us an identity that is not ours.

Knowing that our survival in this world requires a firm grounding in the absolute truth of the Bible, our defence continues to build up with the breastplate of righteousness.

But we belong to the day; therefore, let us be sober and put on the breastplate (corslet) of faith and love (1 Thessalonians 5 verse 8 )

1 Thessalonians 5, verses 1 through to 28 preferably in Amplified will bring better understanding of the above scripture. You see, there is no righteousness without the death and resurrection of Jesus and there will be no atonement of sin either. We are of the day, not the night and this can only happen by FAITH and the practice of LOVE. See 2 Corinthians 5:21 (Amplified Bible), Hebrews 9:14, Hebrews 10:22 

Simply put, righteousness can not be achieved by just following and obeying the laws and instructions only. Philippians 3:9 (Amplified Bible) explains to us that only by the saving faith in Jesus can we attain righteous living.

A Practical way to always wear our breastplate of righteousness is to confess our faith in Christ Jesus. Always declaring that we are covered by His righteousness and not ours and there for NO enemy can get through our gates.

We can always maintain the breastplate of righteousness by living according to God’s instructions for daily living as all the finding you series have directed and most importantly from biblical instructions, advices and examples. See Romans 6:19 and Romans 8:11,13.

We must also live in love as a practice, because love as Paul explained in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 never fails. Love provides our breastplate with protection, trust, hope and perseverance; they all make the breastplate of faith stay together and protect our survival in this world.   

 

 

We encourage you to change your media diet, be selective in your audio diet and also start building up further faith based habits such as reading biblical based books and always remember to check the bible for the truth in all you indulge yourself in. Check out our book reviews section for books we have read and have found to be helpful. Should you need immediate advice, please contact us via walkwithme@dvsoul.org.uk.

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Preparation of the Gospel of PEACE

Now that you can stand [hold your ground], having tightened the belt of truth around you and having put on the breastplate of integrity and of moral rectitude and right standing with God, we move on to the next item in our outfit for complete success in daily survival while we are in this world.

Preparation of the Gospel of PEACE , third outfit for DEFENCE 

 

Ephesians 6:14 AMPLIFIED. And having shod your feet in preparation [to face the enemy with the [a]firm-footed stability, the promptness, and the readiness [b]produced by the good news] of the Gospel of peace.

Shod (wear) on you the preparation of the Gospel of peace, the good news. Can you imagine walking every where without shoes? Going to work, your daily activities and doing everything outside as well as inside the comfort of your home without shoes? The thought of it is kind of worrying I am sure you agree. 

The weather will be the first to bite and other pain will be expected to set in as there is no protection for the feet (needed for movement), injury will be eminent and movement will be slow if not a total standstill. The Gospel of Peace, the good news is like our shoes, we should always have them on.

2 Timothy 2 15Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skilfully teaching] the Word of Truth. 16But avoid all empty (vain, useless, idle) talk, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness.

The Gospel of peace is our only hope to prevent stand still in our lives, it’s the only way to prevent slow down in our lives and is the only AUTHORITY you have to WALK through the valley of mistakes, wrong decisions, sadness, sorrow or even death. You need to be very well acquainted with the Gospel of truth, the good news because it carries love and love conquers all things. 

Your good understanding and awareness of this Gospel of truth ensures you will not fall to any untrue doctrine that the world has to offer regardless of who ever directs you to the area in life you may be walking through. See Psalm 119:105 and Matthew 4 (Jesus used the written Word in spiritual battle). 

The practical way to ensure you always wear your shoes (Gospel of peace / Good News) is by continuous study of the Word of God as advised in 2 Timothy 2:15, constant confession and use of the Word daily as well as sharing the Word with others. Remember, you can’t show others what you don’t have good command of!

With your shoe always on, the world will see you can walk through anything and you can live by EXAMPLE.

We encourage you to change your media diet, be selective in your audio diet and also start building up further faith based habits such as reading biblical based books and always remember to check the bible for the truth in all you indulge yourself in. Check out our book reviews section for books we have read and have found to be helpful. Should you need immediate advice, please contact us via walkwithme@dvsoul.org.uk.

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