Originally posted in 2014
Ephesians 6:17
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
You can read the entire text on the Armor of God in Ephesians Chapter 6.
What makes the sword unique among all of the items we have discussed in this series. The sword is the only actual weapon. Everything else has been for purely defensive purpose, while the sword is an offensive weapon.
It is the means by which the battle is carried to the enemy. In one sense, we kill untruth and lies with the truth of God’s Word.
Our sword is an offensive weapon in another very important way. Our sword, the Word of God, is the only weapon we have available to carry the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost and dying world.
Are our swords sharp? Do we know the Word of God well enough to carry it into the world as our weapon? If it is sharp, do we actually pick it up and carry it into battle?
Truth in Palmyra 
June 29, 2017 at 07:04
Keeping our swords sharp isn’t easy in this world. Praise be to God for giving us His Word as our true defense. Great post Wally.
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June 29, 2017 at 07:04
Amen, Kathy, and good morning to you.
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June 29, 2017 at 07:49
Good morning, dear Wallace!
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June 29, 2017 at 08:39
I love the book of Ephesians. It might be my favorite. I also enjoy your posts, so I’m nominating you for the Sunshine Blogger Award. If you accept, follow the instructions at this link – https://hisperfecttimingblog.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=3697&action=edit.
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June 29, 2017 at 09:55
Thanks much Kay, your encouragement means a lot. I will decline the award, though, and I hope there is no offense; I just don’t have time in the day to properly do them justice.
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June 29, 2017 at 09:57
No offense at all.
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June 29, 2017 at 11:00
No problem.
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June 29, 2017 at 09:23
Great post Wally! I can’t wait to include the sword of God’s word in my series. 😉
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June 29, 2017 at 09:57
Thanks, Emily. I have gotten behind, and need to check out what else you have done!
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June 29, 2017 at 11:35
Thanks for re-blogging this simple yet essential series, Wally. I couldn’t imagine a day without the Word.
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June 29, 2017 at 11:36
Me either, Tom. Not a day goes by that I don’t use something I have found there, often in rather mundane ways, but still used. Maybe that’s even the point huh?
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June 29, 2017 at 11:45
Yup, when our heads are so filled with God’s Word and we follow His thoughts rather than our own, even in little things, that is the point!
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June 29, 2017 at 12:38
Again, it mirrors our earthly marriages I think. If all we ever did is the “big” stuff, and ignored the every day relationship, it would never be what it could be.
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June 29, 2017 at 12:41
Good analogy!
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June 29, 2017 at 15:05
Great post. Reposted to facebook
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June 29, 2017 at 15:06
Thanks as always Julie
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