Developing the habit of obedience is crucial for Christians to protect themselves against Satan's destructive plans. Dr. Robert Jeffress shares four principles for cultivating the habit of obedience, including appreciating the power of habits, choosing discipline over deliverance, performing an obedience inventory, and deciding once and for all that obedience is both possible and profitable. [... more]

Dr. Robert Jeffress explains the difference between self-righteousness and the righteousness that comes as a gift from God, and how to put on the breastplate of righteousness to protect ourselves from Satan's attacks. He discusses the importance of obedience and how it is key in protecting us from the consequences of Satan's attacks. [... more]

Listeners share their personal experiences and go-to verses for lingering with God in prayer, exploring themes of stillness, trust, and devotion, and how these practices can bring hope, peace, and joy in the midst of life's challenges. [... more]

Chip Ingram explores the concept of spiritual warfare, discussing how Satan uses condemnation and guilt to keep people from experiencing God's love and power. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the difference between conviction and condemnation, and how to overcome demonic influence through a strong faith in the gospel of grace. [... more]

When facing spiritual battle, it's essential to put on the armor of God, including the belt of truth, which is about being honest with God, yourself, and others. This involves acknowledging and confessing your sins, and being aware of the enemy's tactics of deception. By being truthful and honest, you can protect your heart and stand firm against the enemy's attacks. [... more]

The righteousness of God is a gift that cannot be earned or worked for, but rather received through faith in Jesus Christ. It is an unchangeable and permanent righteousness that covers us from head to toe, like a breastplate, and protects us from satanic attacks. As Christians, we must confess our sins and repent, and then look to the victory of Jesus, who has disarmed all principalities and powers, to overcome the enemy and live a victorious life. [... more]

The Christian life is a battleground where Satan seeks to cut us off from fellowship with God. To counter this, believers must understand the concept of righteousness, which is not human righteousness but rather the righteousness of God that is credited to us through faith in Jesus Christ. This righteousness is a free gift, unchangeable, and unaffected by the degree of our sin, taking us all the way to heaven and welcoming us as if we are Jesus in God's presence. [... more]

The concept of righteousness is crucial in understanding our need for salvation and our legal standing before God. According to the Apostle Paul, no one is righteous on their own, and we are all born into this world separated from God. However, through faith in Jesus, we can be justified and declared righteous, putting on the breastplate of righteousness and living out his righteousness in our lives. [... more]

The Christian Real View discusses the importance of spiritual warfare and the need for spiritual armor to protect against Satan's schemes. Pastor Matt Morrell explains the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, emphasizing the importance of prayer and the power of God's word in spiritual warfare. [... more]

The Bible teaches that Satan was created by God as the preeminent angel, but he rebelled against God and now engages in relentless warfare against God, leading non-believers into sin and tempting Christians to compromise in their walk with God. Christians must defend themselves in this war by taking up the spiritual armor provided by God, including the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit. [... more]

Prayers for protection are not just about wishful thinking, but about God moving through them to guard us and guide us. Saint Patrick's story and his prayer, the breastplate of St. Patrick, demonstrate the importance of praying for protection and trusting in God's care. [... more]

When you were saved, you were given the righteousness of Jesus Christ, which covers you for all eternity, but to live a life that wins the battle over Satan, you must apply righteous principles available to you in His righteousness to the matter of your daily living. [... more]

The Christian life is a war that requires commitment, righteousness, and protection from Satan's attacks. The breastplate of righteousness is a vital piece of armor that protects a believer's thinking and emotions, allowing them to stand against the enemy's wiles. [... more]

Paul's letter to the Ephesians emphasizes the importance of spiritual armor for believers, including the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of peace, shield of faith, and sword of the Spirit, to protect against the devil's schemes and overcome in life. [... more]

The Bible teaches that to be a soldier of the cross, one must first believe in Jesus Christ and transfer trust from self to Him. This involves recognizing that we come with nothing in our hands except our dirty hands that need to be cleansed. The breastplate of righteousness protects us from the assaults of the evil one, and it is both an objective righteousness that is ours in Christ and a subjective righteousness that is developed through Christian character and growth in godliness. [... more]

The breastplate of righteousness is a powerful symbol of our relationship with God, and its connection to the life of Sarah, a Proverbs 31 woman, is a beautiful reminder of the importance of hospitality and loving our enemies. As the bride of Christ, we are called to wear this breastplate, which represents our right standing with God and our ability to provide light and guidance to others through our faith. [... more]