Americans Must Now Wear the Full Armor of God so that We Can Take a Stand Against the Devil’s Schemes

As we approach the the holiday season we as Americans must remember how our Fore Fathers believed in God and made Him an intigral part of our founding documents, The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” — The Declaration of Independence

During the American Revolution our Fore Fathers wore the full armor of God and prevailed. And so must we, today and forever.

Faith, Family and Freedom won.

The “Full Armor of God” comes from the New Testament in Ephesians 6:10–18, written by the Apostle Paul. He uses the metaphor of a Roman soldier’s battle gear to describe how believers can stand firm against spiritual trials and opposition.

Ephesians 6:10–18 (NIV)

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 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.

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. Stand firm then:

1. Belt of Truth buckled around your waist,
2. Breastplate of Righteousness in place,
3. Feet Fitted with the Readiness that comes from the gospel of peace,
4. Shield of Faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one,
5. Helmet of Salvation, and
6. Sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

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 Lord’s people.”

Breakdown of the 6 Elements

• The Belt of Truth: Grounding your mind, life, and actions in integrity and truth rather than deception.
• The Breastplate of Righteousness: Guarding your heart and motives through moral uprightness and Christ’s righteousness.
• Shoes of the Gospel of Peace: Keeping a firm footing and being ready to share peace and hope.
• The Shield of Faith: Deflecting doubts, temptations, and negative attacks.
• The Helmet of Salvation: Protecting your thoughts, mind, and perspective with the assurance of salvation.
• The Sword of the Spirit: The primary offensive tool—using the scripture and truth to counter falsehood.

May God continue to shed his light, blessings, protection and grace upon us all.

©2026 Dr. Richard M. Swier, LTC U.S. Army (Ret.). All rights reserved.

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