Sword of the Spirit

And take the Helmet of Salvation, and the Sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Ephesians 6:17

 The “Sword of the Spirit,” is “The Word of God.”  The word of God is our defense against temptations, situations, and

                     Satan.  Jesus used the “Sword of the Spirit” to resist Satan during the wilderness temptation.

 “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down from here;” and Jesus answered and said to him, “It is said,

“You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.” And when the devil had finished every temptation, he departed

from Him…

Luke 4:9, 12, 13

God’s spoken word is powerful.  God spoke all creation into existence.  By studying God’s word it sharpens our

 discernment against false teaching and spiritual warfare.  It enables us to face daily temptations with power and strength.

 “The Sword of the Spirit” directs, protects, and inspects the depths of the heart, for it is sharper than any two-edged

                                                                                      sword.

 For  the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the

division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the

heart.       

Hebrews 4:12