Ephesians 6:10-14

¹⁰ Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. ¹¹ Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. ¹² For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.¹³ 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 firm. ¹⁴ Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

Matthew 28:20

²⁰ teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Hebrews 13:5

⁵ Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Isaiah 41:10

¹⁰fear not, for I am with you;
    be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Philippians 4:11-13

¹¹ Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned, in whatever situation I am, to be content. ¹² I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. ¹³ I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

1 Corinthians 12:12

¹² For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:33

³³ Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.”

John 14:6

⁶ Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

1 Peter 5:7

⁷ casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

Romans 5:8

⁸ but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Psalm 139:14

¹⁴ I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works;
    my soul knows it very well.

John 8:31-32

³¹ So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, ³² and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

1. The Belt of Truth prepares us for the storms of life

     2.   The Belt of Truth allows us to recognize the lies of the enemy

     3.   The Belt of Truth aligns us with Jesus and allows us to live out God's purpose in our lives

What Are Lies That The Devil Tells Us?

• I'm all alone
• My past mistakes define me
• I don't need to be around Christian people
• There are many ways to heaven
• I'm not good enough

Big Idea

Truth is our first line of defense against the attacks of the devil. Without it, we will be defeated in spiritual warfare.