Just one of those thoughts that make you go hmmmm. lol
2007-06-12 12:30:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Ephesians 6:13-18
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. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 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.
2007-06-12 12:32:18 · update #1
Having fought in two wars, I think most soldiers catch on pretty quick to the concept that you don't run backward toward your enemy.
That's why the armor's on the front .... usually.
2007-06-12 12:42:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
One reason is 'cuase you can never run away, you can only rest and then carry on.. Life can be a struggle sometimes. Of course the struggle here is against wrong attitudes and ideas. You see them when you turn around and are looking back.
A better comparison is that you are fighting the ideas you put in front of you or that are placed there. If you know the answers they role of your back, you often don't even notice them. The dangerous ones are either presented to you or, if they are in your subconscious, your best defense is to face them. The scriptures are broad on first reading but also very deep and very very deep.
2007-06-12 12:56:18 · answer #2 · answered by hb12 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tactics of that time were based mostly on charges, and were made on battlefields(a big empty field), also complex tactics, and guerrilla warfare were scarce; therefore you would expect that the soldier behind you must be from your army, and since you need to run to get to the enemy, not having the back of the armor and having your legs free gives you more mobility, and is cheaper since you use less material for the armors.
2007-06-12 12:40:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wonder how many slaves wished they had some protection for their backs against the whippings they endured to make the Kings of Egypt live in their accustomed lifestyle.Could be something symbolic that you could still take a lashing no matter how much armor you put on?HMMM LMAO
2007-06-12 12:37:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Since Paul had much opportunity to see Roman soldiers, God moved him to use this as a symbol as you said.
I would think that it would be that there is NO turning back, NO retreating. To do so leaves one completely vulnerable, defeated, really.
2007-06-12 12:37:22 · answer #5 · answered by Jed 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's because goodness and mercy follows us...and protects us from behind.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever
2007-06-12 12:34:24 · answer #6 · answered by Eartha Q 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Christians are not to run from the Devil in life everywhere but confront (and defeat) him (through Christ)!!!
2007-06-12 13:14:19 · answer #7 · answered by jefferyspringer57@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
soldiers watch eachothers' backs
"He shall raise you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone"
seems to make sense
2007-06-12 12:33:21 · answer #8 · answered by Hey, Ray 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because you face your attacker. if you try to run then you might get hurt so endure to the end and you will be protected.
2007-06-12 12:33:52 · answer #9 · answered by Brutus Maxius 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Satan gave me nuclear arms to WIN
2007-06-12 12:34:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋