Ephesians 6:10-1810 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

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#1 WHY we need to put on the Belt of Truth

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Satan’s Character A Deceiver

Satan’s Target Our Mind

Satan’s Weapon Lies and Deceipt

Satan’s Intent To make us ignorant of God’s Will

Our Defence The Truth

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2 Corinthians 11:3.

But I am afraid, lest as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds should be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ.

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Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Putting on the Belt of Truth

Satan’s Character A Deceiver

Satan’s Target Our Mind

Satan’s Weapon Lies and Deceipt

Satan’s Intent To make us ignorant of God’s Will

Our Defence The Truth

Putting on the Belt of Truth

Satan’s weapon: lies and deception1. He questioned God’s Word

“ did God really say…” Genesis 3:1

2. He contradicted God’s Word“ you will not certainly die…” Genesis 3:4

3. He substituted his own lie“…you will be like God…” Genesis 3:5

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Romans 12:2

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your

mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good,

pleasing and perfect will.

Putting on the Belt of Truth

Satan’s Character A Deceiver

Satan’s Target Our Mind

Satan’s Weapon Lies and Deceipt

Satan’s Intent To make us ignorant of God’s Will

Our Defence The Truth

Putting on the Belt of Truth

#2 WHAT is the Belt of Truth

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John 17:17Sanctify them by the truth; your word

is truth

Isaiah 40:8 The grass withers and the flowers fall,

but the word of our God endures forever.

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#3 HOW do I put on the Belt of Truth

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#3 HOW do I Buckle up?

1. Seek the Truth

Psalm 25: 5 Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.

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#3 HOW do I Buckle up?

2. Increase in our knowledge of God’s Word

Psalm 25: 5 Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.

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#3 HOW do I Buckle up?

3. Increase in our knowledge of JESUS

Putting on the Belt of Truth

#3 HOW do I Buckle up?

4. Question the messages we get from the world

Basic Training in Spiritual Warfare

Becoming Strong(er)