“Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Eph. 6:11.
8. With what kind of forces do we have to contend?
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Verse 12.
Note.—The margin says, “wicked spirits” in “heavenly” places.
9. What are the first essentials of the needed armor?
“Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness.” Verse 14.
10. What is the truth with which one's loins should be girded?
“Sanctify them through Thy truth: Thy word is truth.” “I am the way, the truth.” John 17:17; 14:6.
11. What is meant by having the loins girded?
“Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind.” 1 Peter 1:13.