Ephesians 6:14a
Overcoming Strongholds (Series)
Ephesians 6:14a
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist,
Prepare yourself with God’s truth.
Isaiah 59:17
He put on righteousness as his breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on his head; he put on the garments of vengeance and wrapped himself in zeal as in a cloak.
Isaiah 11:5
Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness the sash around his waist.
The foundation of this teaching is found in the OT.
3 John 4
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
God experiences joy when we live according to His truth.
Psalm 139:23-24
Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
God’s truth transforms how we think and feel.
John 8:31-36
To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?” 34 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
God’s truth gives us a new identity.
John 17:17
Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.
What is the Holy Spirit saying to you about His truth?