10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
Put on the Full Armor of God. Is there any greater command of call to battle than this one? The Church goes to fight a war. These Christians need to be armored for battle. They need to be prepared to fight against the enemies of God. David once stood not with the Armor of Saul, but with his faith in God as his armor.
Put on the Full Armor of God. You have been clothed in Jesus Christ. St Paul reminds us to put on Christ because he has redeemed us. He is the one who gives us this Armor. We wear it not to weight our bodies down, but to help keep us on our feet so that we may not easily topple to the ground.
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