The Sword of the Spirit is the only offensive or an
attacking weapon. All the other pieces are used for protection. Swords come in many shapes, sizes, and types. This particular sword is referring to one between 6 and 18 inches long. The
sword most likely would be attached to a belt. The soldier would be able to
grab the weapon quickly if the need arises. It is used both defensively for
resistance to Satan’s attacks, and offensively to destroy the enemy’s moves
against the one holding the sword.
In ancient times, swords were used as the main weapon.
Another way swords are used is in a sport called fencing. Players use flexible swords in a sword fight. Fencers wear special gear for the head and chest for protection.
The Sword of the Spirit is the word of God. You and I
need to know God’s word the Bible well enough to fight off Satan’s schemes. Memorizing
Gods word is the best use of the Sword of the Spirit. That is why I put verses
at the end of these lessons for you to memorize. Satan will tempt us to do bad
things or think hurtful thoughts. When this happens, we can quote scriptures or
verses out of the Bible. In this way we defend ourselves and fight back against
Satan’s attacks.
Another way swords are used is in a sport called fencing. Players use flexible swords in a sword fight. Fencers wear special gear for the head and chest for protection.
Let’s say you don’t have enough money to
purchase a special toy. You've been saving your money for months and really want that toy. The tax on it will make you a couple of dollars short.
Satan whispers in your ear. “There is money in your
mon’s purse. She won’t notice if you take a little. It’s just a few dollars.”
You have a choice. You can listen to Satan and take
the money out of your mom’s purse or you can stop and tell Satan, “No!”
The Sword of the Spirit comes in handy in that moment.
Scripture says, You shall not steal, Exodus
20:15 You can also and remind Satan you have your sword and quote the memory
verse about the sword in Ephesians 6:17 Take…the
sword of the Spirit which is the word of God. Stealing harms others. The
Bible says in Romans 13:9 …You shall love
your neighbor as yourself, verse 10 Love
does no harm to your neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
It is wrong to steal. You wouldn’t want someone to steal
from you so don’t do it to someone else. Stealing from your mom would hurt her. Love
shows kindness.
Satan could tempt you to do other things
that are wrong. He is very good at whispering in your thoughts telling you bad
things to think about others or yourself. Remember Romans 13:10 Love does no harm to your neighbor;
therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. Jesus wants you to love
people and take good care of yourself.
Satan will be sneaky and try to trick you into doing something
wrong. Fight back using the Sword of the Spirit. You may want a mental
picture of your sword to fight against Satan and his attacks.
By now you should have much if not all of following passage
memorized. Try to say it to someone. Let me know how you are doing.
Ephesians 6:13-18 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.14 Stand therefore,
having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of
righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel
of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able
to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of
salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying
always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this
end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—
Verses in NKJV unless otherwise stated
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