Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
2007-06-07 08:03:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's part of the Armor of God found in Ephesians 6:14-18. It means to stand firm in the face of evil. Tell the truth and believe God's word is truth and live without sin in your life. Do what is right and virtuous. If you read the whole armor of God it's bacicaly what you need to put on the protect yourself against and battle the devil and evil in general.
2007-06-07 08:16:47 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ephesians 6:14-17 - "Stand firm, therefore, with YOUR loins girded about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness, and with YOUR feet shod with the equipment of the good news of peace.  Above all things, take up the large shield of faith, with which YOU will be able to quench all the wicked one’s burning missiles. Also, accept the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, that is, God’s word,"
Just as a girdle can provide support and protection for the loins, an unbreakable attachment to divine truth can strengthen a Christian in his determination to remain firm despite trials.
Next, a Christian must put on “the breastplate of righteousness.” (Eph 6:14) A literal breastplate served to protect vital organs, especially the heart. The need of righteousness as a protective breastplate for the figurative heart is especially evident because of the heart’s sinful inclinations.
Part of the spiritual armor is to have the feet “shod with the equipment of the good news of peace.” (Eph 6:15) The Greek word he·toi·ma·si′a, translated “equipment,” has the basic meaning “readiness.” (See Int; NIV; TEV.) A Christian’s always being equipped and ready to make known the “good news” to others, and doing so despite hardships, can help him to endure faithfully.
2007-06-07 15:18:49 · answer #2 · answered by SisterCF 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's speaking about the full armor of God. The belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the helmet of faith, etc. It's what we use to fight off the evil one.
2007-06-07 15:09:31 · answer #3 · answered by byHisgrace 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is an illustration of the spiritual armor of God...We need to stand firm(faith) with the belt of truth(the word of God) and the breastplate of righteouness(speaks of our daily walk in sanctification)
2007-06-07 15:09:40 · answer #4 · answered by bonsai bobby 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since the others had already stated the Scripture where this is found, I will only say this:
In other words....be prepared always for we never know when we will be attacked or in need of protecting someone else under attack.
Peace be with you :)
2007-06-07 15:55:05 · answer #5 · answered by ForeverSet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the Holy shield of Promise rapted around you it is know as the armor of God it is his anointing that he places on you a covering.
2007-06-07 15:09:48 · answer #6 · answered by Fisherofmen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means to be armed with God's word. It it is like armor against the fiery darts of satan. Like the fiery darts of satan from atheists here on R&S.
2007-06-07 15:40:35 · answer #7 · answered by swindled 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
something about getting prepared to fight the good fight.
as in, spreading righteousness and goodness throughout the world by action and good deeds.
2007-06-07 15:07:49 · answer #8 · answered by Shake-Zula 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to put on armor so the priests dont get to your sensitive areas.
2007-06-07 15:06:45 · answer #9 · answered by Edward V 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋