Protect Your Mind
The Armor of the Helmet of Salvation (Part
1)
Today's Three-minute Bible Study
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Title: Protect Your Mind
----------------------- Date: 04/25/1999
Keywords: "armor" "helmet" "salvation"
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the face of sexual temptation.
The following is one of 42 studies on the "armor of God" as it relates to
resisting Web porn. Some of the studies will examine Ephesians chapter six, which is
famous for the armor theme. Some of the other studies, however, will examine how the armor
pieces are discussed elsewhere in Scripture. All 42 studies are listed in the three-minute study index for the dates April 1 through May
12, 1999. Feel free to study and/or download the entire set. We welcome your feedback to this thematic approach in
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Passage: Ephesians
6:12-18 (especially verse 17)*
12. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,
but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and
against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
13. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that
when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done
everything, to stand.
14. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled
around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
15. and with your feet fitted with the readiness
that comes from the gospel of peace.
16. In addition to all this, take up the shield of
faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
17. Take the helmet of salvation and the
sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all
kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for
all the saints.
Question
How is salvation like a helmet?
Practical help
Knowledge makes for good armor when fighting Web porn.
How? Memories of previous defeats can make us feel lost and
helpless, but knowing the Bible's truth can chase away the gloom and reinvigorate
our will to resist.
Thus, knowledge is like a helmet, protecting our minds from
unreliable emotions.
Verse 17 above commends one kind of helmet in particular: the helmet
— or knowledge — of salvation.
Knowing we're saved from the penalty of sin emboldens us to
stand fearless and strong when resisting smut.
Don't know if you're saved from the penalty of sin? Click here to learn the good news of salvation.
If you do know you're saved, hold on to that knowledge.
Cover your thoughts with it — like a helmet.
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