So far all of our armor has been defensive, protecting us from the attacks of our enemy. The sword of the Spirit is not only defensive but also the only piece that is offensive. That is why it is important to be in the Bible daily and memorize verses.
Our best example of how to live the Christian life is by looking at Jesus Himself. After He was baptized, during His wilderness time, the enemy tried to tempt Him. Each time Jesus response was with a verse from the Old Testament. Each time Jesus left the enemy no room to go any further in the attack with the verse that He used.
When we hide God's Word in our heart the Spirit is with us and brings it to mind when we need it. Paul tells us, "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV).
This is another reason to be in the Bible daily. It is like you spiritual vitamin.
Our best example of how to live the Christian life is by looking at Jesus Himself. After He was baptized, during His wilderness time, the enemy tried to tempt Him. Each time Jesus response was with a verse from the Old Testament. Each time Jesus left the enemy no room to go any further in the attack with the verse that He used.
When we hide God's Word in our heart the Spirit is with us and brings it to mind when we need it. Paul tells us, "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV).
This is another reason to be in the Bible daily. It is like you spiritual vitamin.