We know about the armor of God which Paul wrote of in Ephesians 6:14-17. The Sunday School manual asks a very good question—“How do we put it on every day?”
HOW do we put on truth, righteousness, preparations of the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Spirit?
I think we know exactly what to do.
| Spiritual Protection | How to put it on |
| Truth | Study the gospel in the scriptures every day |
| Righteousness | Practice choosing the right in all cases |
| Preparation of the gospel of peace | Consistent good choices and preparing for our responsibilities |
| Faith | Trust in God and using our agency to take positive action |
| Salvation | Repent every day |
| Spirit | Pray to have the Spirit, keep the commandments, and remember Christ always |
Each one of those things can be done every. single. day.
It’s so simple and beautiful. I think I just forget the simplicity and effectiveness of it, and I have to be reminded. I think Paul’s metaphor of armor is very helpful in illustrating how important and powerful those simple daily practices are.
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