It’s simple, if you’re not filling your mind with the Word of God…you’re going to show up for a battle without a weapon. The sword to ancient soldiers was both an offensive and defensive weapon to protect themselves from harm and to attack the enemy. And so in order to properly handle their sword, the soldiers were given rigid training and instruction…so that in the heat of battle, they could come out victorious. We see this type of serious wisdom in the Berean Jews, who accepted the Gospel Message in Acts 17:10-11 from Paul and Silas, but also examined the Scriptures daily to verify its truth. Thus, they were credited with a discerning nature and critical thinking…always seeking for the truth through diligent study and reflection of God’s Word. Paul also warned the young pastor Timothy to correctly handle or divide the Word of Truth by accurately interpreting and teaching the Scriptures. (II Timothy 2:15) The phrase, “The Sword Of The Spirit”, is only seen once in Scripture here…which can only magnify the importance of knowing God’s Word before we’re caught up in a battle alone and defenseless.
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