Ephesians 6:11
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
The quote "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil" comes from the book of Ephesians chapter 6, verse 11. It is part of a passage that describes the spiritual battle between good and evil, and the importance of being prepared for it.
The passage goes on to list the various pieces of armor that believers are encouraged to put on:
The belt of truth: symbolizing the importance of living a life of integrity and staying true to one's beliefs.
The breastplate of righteousness: protecting the believer's heart and symbolizing the importance of living a righteous life.
The shoes of the gospel of peace: symbolizing the importance of spreading the message of peace and reconciliation.
The shield of faith: symbolizing the importance of having faith and trust in God.
The helmet of salvation: symbolizing the importance of having salvation through Jesus Christ.
The sword of the Spirit: symbolizing the importance of using the Word of God (the Bible) in spiritual battle.
The passage encourages believers to be fully equipped and prepared to stand against the devil and his schemes. It is a reminder that we are in a spiritual battle and that we need to be vigilant and ready to defend ourselves with the armor of God.
