A Sword and A Shield

The Fight against Evil

¹⁰Finally, let the mighty strength of the Lord make you strong.

¹¹Put on all the armor that God gives, so you can defend yourself against the devil’s tricks.

¹²We are not fighting against humans. We are fighting against forces and authorities and against rulers of darkness and powers in the spiritual world.

¹³So put on all the armor that God gives. Then when that evil day comes, you will be able to defend yourself. And when the battle is over, you will still be standing firm.

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¹⁴Be ready! Let the truth be like a belt around your waist, and let God’s justice protect you like armor.

¹⁵Your desire to tell the good news about peace should be like shoes on your feet.

¹⁶Let your faith be like a shield, and you will be able to stop all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

¹⁷Let God’s saving power be like a helmet, and for a sword use God’s message that comes from the Spirit.

Ephesians 6

Contemporary English Version (CEV)

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Saint John Cassian was a monk and theologian. Born in the region of Scythia Minor (today’s Romania and Bulgaria). As a member of a wealthy family, he received a classical education, learning Latin and Greek). He died in Marseille in 435. He is celebrated in both the Western and Eastern Christian Churches for his mystical writings.

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