Spiritual warfare is real, and the Bible makes it clear that we are engaged in a battle not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil (Eph. 6:10–18). God doesn’t leave us defenseless—He has provided His full armor to equip us. But how do we know if we’re truly wearing it?
In a new video, Vlad Savchuk provides a key outline so you can take inventory of your spiritual walk and see what parts of the full armor of God you may or may not be wearing properly.
First, standing in truth is essential. The belt of truth holds all the other pieces of armor together. Are you aligning your thoughts, words and actions with God’s Word? Are you rejecting lies and living a life of integrity? Without a commitment to truth, your entire spiritual defense is compromised.
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Second, check your heart. The breastplate of righteousness protects your inner life. This isn’t just the righteousness Christ gives us at salvation—it’s also about pursuing a lifestyle of obedience. Are you quick to repent when you stumble? Are you resisting compromise? If not, you leave your heart exposed to the enemy’s attacks.
Third, examine your walk. The shoes of the gospel of peace help you move forward without stumbling. Are you at peace with God and others? Are you ready to share the gospel when opportunities arise? A lack of peace makes the Christian walk painful and ineffective, especially in seasons of trial.
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Next comes the shield of faith. Faith is what blocks the enemy’s fiery darts—those thoughts of fear, doubt, and discouragement. Are you actively trusting God’s promises even when circumstances seem bleak? Faith isn’t denial of reality; it’s standing on God’s Word above what you see.
The helmet of salvation protects your mind. Are you renewing your thoughts with the truth of who you are in Christ? Or are you wearing a “hat” of shame and condemnation instead of a helmet of salvation? Your identity as a child of God must be firmly guarded.
Then there’s the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God. It’s not enough to own a Bible—you must know it, speak it, and declare it over your life and battles. God’s Word is your offensive weapon against the enemy’s lies.
Finally, Paul urges us to pray at all times in the Spirit. Prayer activates the armor. Prayer is where battles are won, strength is renewed and divine strategies are received.
Remember, the armor of God is not to help you win a victory—the victory is already won through Jesus. Your job is to stand firm in it. Ephesians 6 doesn’t say to conquer, it says to stand. Even in the darkest “evil day,” when spiritual attacks are intense, your armor will allow you to withstand and remain unshaken.
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Stay in God’s Word, live a life of prayer, walk in peace, pursue righteousness and trust in the finished work of Christ. Jesus already declared that it is finished, and so we can rest assured knowing that the Lord has already paid for in full all the healing, hope and deliverance we will ever need.
Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
