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  Sat Jun 08, 2024  

THE BELT OF TRUTH

Memorise:
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; .. Ephesians 6:14

Read:
Ephesians 6:10-17

Message

Over the next few days, I will like to discuss the importance of the full armour of God listed in Ephesians 6:10-17. The first piece of armour listed is the belt of truth because it is the most important. John 17:17 tells us that the word of God is truth. Jesus Christ is the Truth (John 14:6). You are to tie the truth around your waist and have it hold everything else you wear and own together.

Those who live by the truth win the battles of life because the truth makes it impossible for them to be captives of anything the world has to offer (John 8:32).

The truth will give you a perspective far greater than that of the world (Psalm 119:100). This is why you should live your life according to God's word. When you do this, everyone will see you as wise because you will excel in everything that you do and be above your peers who do not know the truth.

The devil is the father of lies (John 8:44); he will try to lie to you and twist the truth every now and then. This is why you must know the truth so you won't fall for his tricks. In Genesis 3:5, he suggested to Eve that she was not yet like God even though Genesis 1:27 says that she was made in His image and likeness. Eve ate the forbidden fruit because she did not really know the truth. In Matthew 4:3, the devil told Jesus to turn stone into bread if He was really the Son of God. Jesus did not fall for that because He was sure that He is the Son of God. If you don't really know the truth, the devil will deceive you, and once he does that, your belt of truth, which holds all your other armour in place, will be gone, making you vulnerable to attacks from the enemy.

Don't expect the devil to come with a black cloth and horns on his head; sometimes, he disguises himself like an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14). He can tell you that the grace of God covers all sins and that you can keep sinning and still go to heaven. He can come up with logical reasons to tell you that God doesn't exist or that He is wicked and doesn't love you. These are lies that the devil has used to strip people of their belt of truth in the past. Don't fall for his tricks.

Bible In One Year:
Psalms 22-27

Hymn:
Ancient Words

Key Point:
The word of God is the truth, anything outside it is a lie- don't fall for it!

King James Version

Ephesians 6:10-17

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. [11] Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. [12] For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. [13] Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. [14] Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; [15] And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; [16] Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. [17] And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
RCCG Hymn

Ancient Words

  1. Holy words long preserved
    For our walk in this world
    They resound with God's own heart
    Oh, let the ancient words impart

    2. Chorus:
    Ancient words, ever true
    Changing me and changing you
    We have come with open hearts
    Oh, let the antxnt words impart


  2. Words of life, words of hope
    Give us strength, help us cope
    In this world, where e'er we roam
    Ancient words will guide us home
  3. Holy words of our faith
    Handed down to this age
    Came to us through sacrifice
    Oh, heed the faithful words of Christ
  4. Holy words long preserved
    For our walk in this world
    They resound with God's own heart
    Oh, let the ancient words impart

 

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