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Put on the Whole Armor of God, November 17
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be
able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Ephesians 6:13
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Let us, under all circumstances, preserve our confidence in Christ. He
is to be everything to us,—the first, the last, the best in everything. Then
let us educate our tongues to speak forth His praise, not only when we feel
gladness and joy, but at all times.
Let us keep the heart full of God’s precious promises, that we may
speak words that will be a comfort and strength to others. Thus we may
learn the language of the heavenly angels, who, if we are faithful, will
be our companions through the eternal ages. Every day we should make
advancement in gaining perfection of character, and this we shall certainly
do if we press toward the mark of the prize of our high calling in Christ
Jesus. Let us not talk of the great power of Satan, but of the great power
of God....
In every soul two powers are struggling earnestly for the victory. Un-
belief marshals its forces, led by Satan, to cut us off from the Source of
our strength. Faith marshals its forces, led by Christ, the author and fin-
isher of our faith. Hour by hour, in the sight of the heavenly universe, the
conflict goes forward. This is a hand-to-hand fight, and the great question
is, Which shall obtain the mastery? This question each must decide for
himself. In this warfare all must take a part, fighting on one side or the
other. From the conflict there is no release.... We are urged to prepare
for this conflict. “Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the
wiles of the devil.” The warning is repeated, “Wherefore take unto you
the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day,
and having done all, to stand.”
He ... to whom all power in heaven and earth has been given, will
come to the help of those who trust in Him
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The Youth’s Instructor, January 10, 1901
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