The Belt of Truth

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth. . . (Ephesians 6:14a).

The Roman soldier had a loose tunic under his armor. He used a wide leather belt to gather it to his waist and hold his sword, etc. The belt was actually the first part of the armor to be put on. In a way, it held everything else together. Without it, the soldiers were not ready to stand and fight. 

In much the same way, truth is vital when Christians are faced with spiritual battles. The belt of truth accepts Christ with total commitment and zeal. Knowing the truth of who He is changes everything. "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (John 8:32). You know the truth by studying God's Word and relying on the Holy Spirit. But knowing the truth is just the start. We must live it out in our lives. To be satisfied with a half-hearted, lukewarm faith is not to be armed with the belt of truth. We must seek it, cherish it, and make it ours.

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