If you’ve given your life to Jesus and are committed to live for him, you are in a war.  There’s no two ways about it—good versus evil, light versus darkness, Jesus versus Satan.

Because spiritual warfare is real, it’s crucial for us to protect God’s house.  We do this by putting on the Armor of God.  Notice all of the equipment mentioned is defensive, except for the last piece: “…and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”

In order to overcome temptation, we’ve got to put on the armor AND go on the offensive through the supernatural power of Scripture.  It worked for Jesus, and it will work for us too.

Don’t give in to evil temptations!  Protect God’s house by putting on his armor, and then go on the offensive through the power of his Word!