Yes I agree we must put on the whole armor of God to fight for our faith for our love for the True God YHWH.
(1)Helmet of salvation: we must meditated, or think deeply, about the things that YHWH has promised. It shouldn't be simply that we have
heard or
read about YHWH. We should continue steadfast
as seeing the One who is invisible.” (
Hebrews 11:24-27) The True God YHWH and his promises of everlasting life should be forever real to us, if we are to resist Satan’s attacks successfully.
Our Christian hope is compared to a helmet because it protects our mind.
1 Thessalonians 5:8. Although we have made our mind over by means of accurate knowledge of God’s Word, we are still weak, imperfect humans. Our mind can easily become corrupted. Goals of this system of things can distract us or even replace our God-given hope.
Romans 7:18; 12:2
If we fill our mind with the dreams and goals of this system of things instead of keeping in mind the hope ahead, our faith in God’s promises will get weaker. In time, we could even lose our hope completely. On the other hand, if we regularly meditate on the promises of God, we will continue to rejoice in the hope set before us.
Romans 12:12.
(2)loins girded about with truth: In Bible times, What was the most important activity in the life of Jesus? He told the Roman Governor Pontius Pilate: ‘I have come into the world to bear witness to the truth.’ Jesus preached whenever he found a hearing ear, and he enjoyed his ministry so much that he gave it priority over his physical needs. (John 4:5-34; 18:37) If we, like Jesus, are eager to declare the good news, we will find many opportunities to share it with others. Furthermore, our being absorbed in our ministry will help keep us spiritually strong. Acts 18:5. Paul used the soldier’s belt to illustrate the extent to which Scriptural truth should influence our lives. It should be tightly wrapped around us, so that we live in harmony with the truth and can defend it on any occasion. (
Psalm 43:3; 1 Peter 3:15) So we should study the Bible diligently and meditate on its contents. Jesus had God’s law ‘within his heart. (
Psalm 40:8) When questioned by opposers, he could therefore respond by quoting the Scriptures from memory.
Matthew 19:3-6; 22:23-32.
When we allow Bible truth to guide us, it can protect us from faulty reasoning and enable us to make wise decisions. During times of temptation or trial, the Bible’s guidelines will strengthen our resolve to do what is right. In effect, we will see our Grand Instructor, YHWH and will hear a word behind us saying: “This is the way. Walk in it.”
Isaiah 30:20, 21.
(3) Feet shod the the equipment of the good news of peace:
Paul appropriately used footwear to represent our readiness to preach the Kingdom message to everyone who will listen. This is important because how will people come to know YHWH if we are not ready and willing to preach?
Romans 10:13-15.
What was the most important activity in the life of Jesus? He told the Roman Governor Pontius Pilate: ‘I have come into the world to bear witness to the truth.’ Jesus preached whenever he found a hearing ear, and he enjoyed his ministry so much that he gave it priority over his physical needs. (
John 4:5-34; 18:37) If we, like Jesus, are eager to declare the good news, we will find many opportunities to share it with others. Furthermore, our being absorbed in our ministry will help keep us spiritually strong..
Acts 18:5.
(4) large shield of faith: The Greek word translated “large shield” refers to a shield that was large enough to cover most of the body. It will provide protection from the “burning missiles” referred to at
Ephesians 6:16. In Bible times, soldiers used darts made out of hollow reeds having small iron receptacles that could be filled with burning naphtha. One scholar describes these darts as “one of the most dangerous weapons in ancient warfare.” If a soldier did not have a large shield to protect himself from such missiles, he could be gravely injured or even killed.
What “burning missiles” does Satan employ to undermine our faith? He may promote persecution or opposition in the family, at work, or at school. A desire to possess more and more material things and the lure of immorality have also proved spiritually devastating in the case of some. To protect ourselves against such threats, “above all things, [we must] take up the large shield of faith.” Faith comes from learning about the True God YHWH, regularly communicating with him in prayer, and discerning how he protects and blesses us.
Joshua 23:14; Luke 17:5; Romans 10:17.
When Jesus was on earth, he demonstrated the importance of having strong faith during critical times. He totally trusted his Father’s decisions and was delighted to do God’s will.
Matthew 26:42, 53, 54; John 6:38 Even when experiencing great anguish in the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus said to his Father: “Not as I will, but as you will. Matthew 26:39. Jesus never lost sight of the importance of keeping integrity and making his Father rejoice.
Proverbs 27:11 If we have similar confidence in the True God YHWH, we will not let criticism or opposition weaken our faith. Instead, our faith will be strengthened if we rely on God, show love for him, and keep his commandments.
Psalm 19:7-11; 1 John 5:3 No material rewards or fleeting sensual pleasure can compare with the blessings Jehovah has in store for those who love him..
Proverbs 10:22.
(5) The Sword of the Spirit: God’s word, or message, recorded in the Bible is like a powerful two-edged sword that can cut down religious falsehood and help right hearted people find spiritual freedom.
John 8:32; Hebrews 4:12
This spiritual sword can also defend us when we are assaulted by temptations or apostate attempts to destroy our faith.
2 Corinthians 10:4, 5 How thankful we are that ‘all Scripture is inspired of God and completely equips us for every good work’!
2 Timothy 3:16, 17.
When he was tempted by Satan in the wilderness, Jesus effectively used the sword of the spirit to fend off false reasoning and cunning temptations. To each challenge of Satan, he replied:
“It is written.” Matthew 4:1-11 The True Gods people around the world find that the Scriptures helped them to overcome temptations. For example true Christians who work in businesses with attractive young woman who suggested that they “have a good time together.” Have rejected their advances and asked their supervisors for work in a different area so that the situation would not arise again. “They remember the example of servants of the True God like Joseph. “He rejected immorality and immediately got out of the way.
Genesis 39:10-12.