The Belt of Truth

The Armor of God: The Belt of Truth

Did you know in this cosmic world war we are in, if you fail to give the word of God the top place of priority in your life, it is only a matter of time before your faith begins to fail and you fall right into the hands of the enemy?   

In Ephesians 6:10-18, the Apostle Paul describes the armor of God the believer is to put on before going into battle. The first, and most important piece of armor, is the Belt of Truth, the written word of God.  He says in verse 14, “Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist.”  Wearing the Belt of Truth means we embrace the words of Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation, as the embodiment of truth (2 Timothy 3:16). “Standing firm” implies being ready and determined to live out that truth.  In other words, the word of God must be revered in the heart, foremost in our priorities, and operational in our life!   

For the Roman soldier, his belt held all of the pieces of his armor together; it even had a place for him to secure his sword and his shield. The word of God is equally foundational in the life of the believer; by reading it, studying it, memorizing it, and applying it we learn how God’s word holds our life together by teaching us about Jesus Christ and what He has to say about the issues of life and about how to live and die in faith. Praise the Lord! 

Beloved, God felt the word of God was so important for us to have in our possession that He permitted His divine word to pass from the spirit realm into our world so that we might know Him, love Him, and serve Him. The Belt of Truth is the most important piece of armor God has given us! Wear it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy!  

This is Laine Wilder for Carry the Light Ministries, bringing you Insights From an Elder.

by Laine Wilder

author of “Insights From an Elder” for

Carry the Light Ministries