{"title":"Armor of God","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body-block\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"title2\" data-aid=\"125982334\"\u003eWhole armor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p2\" data-aid=\"125982336\"\u003e“Examine your armor. Is there an unguarded or unprotected place? Determine now to add whatever part is missing. … Through the great principle of repentance you can turn your life about and begin now clothing yourself with the armor of God through study, prayer, and a determination to serve God and keep his commandments.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"citation-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p3\" data-aid=\"125982338\"\u003ePresident N. Eldon Tanner (1898–1982), First Counselor in the First Presidency, “‘Put on the Whole Armor of God,’” \u003cem\u003eEnsign,\u003c\/em\u003e May 1979, 46.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"title3\" data-aid=\"125982340\"\u003eBreastplate of righteousness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p4\" data-aid=\"125982342\"\u003eWe should wear the “breastplate of righteousness” (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/abn.churchofjesuschrist.org\/study\/scriptures\/nt\/eph\/6.14?lang=eng#p14\" class=\"scripture-ref\"\u003eEphesians 6:14\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/abn.churchofjesuschrist.org\/study\/scriptures\/dc-testament\/dc\/27.16?lang=eng#p16\" class=\"scripture-ref\"\u003eD\u0026amp;C 27:16\u003c\/a\u003e). A breastplate protects vital organs such as the heart and lungs. Our righteousness, both in thought and deed, protects the core of our spiritual lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"title4\" data-aid=\"125982344\"\u003eSword\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p5\" data-aid=\"125982347\"\u003e\u003cspan data-page=\"23\" class=\"page-break\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWe should wield the “sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/abn.churchofjesuschrist.org\/study\/scriptures\/nt\/eph\/6.17?lang=eng#p17\" class=\"scripture-ref\"\u003eEphesians 6:17\u003c\/a\u003e; see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/abn.churchofjesuschrist.org\/study\/scriptures\/dc-testament\/dc\/27.18?lang=eng#p18\" class=\"scripture-ref\"\u003eD\u0026amp;C 27:18\u003c\/a\u003e). A sword is a weapon used to strike at the enemy. The word of God is “sharper than any two-edged sword” (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/abn.churchofjesuschrist.org\/study\/scriptures\/nt\/heb\/4.12?lang=eng#p12\" class=\"scripture-ref\"\u003eHebrews 4:12\u003c\/a\u003e), and the power of the Spirit can “carry [the truth] unto the hearts of the children of men” (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/abn.churchofjesuschrist.org\/study\/scriptures\/bofm\/2-ne\/33.1?lang=eng#p1\" class=\"scripture-ref\"\u003e2 Nephi 33:1\u003c\/a\u003e), help people to “know the truth of all things” (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/abn.churchofjesuschrist.org\/study\/scriptures\/bofm\/moro\/10.5?lang=eng#p5\" class=\"scripture-ref\"\u003eMoroni 10:5\u003c\/a\u003e), and even “thrash the nations” through the preaching of the gospel (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/abn.churchofjesuschrist.org\/study\/scriptures\/dc-testament\/dc\/35.13?lang=eng#p13\" class=\"scripture-ref\"\u003eD\u0026amp;C 35:13\u003c\/a\u003e). With our testimony and the power and peace of God’s Spirit, we can strike against and conquer the enemy of all righteousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"title5\" data-aid=\"125982350\"\u003eFeet shod\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p6\" data-aid=\"125982352\"\u003eWe should have our “feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace” (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/abn.churchofjesuschrist.org\/study\/scriptures\/nt\/eph\/6.15?lang=eng#p15\" class=\"scripture-ref\"\u003eEphesians 6:15\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/abn.churchofjesuschrist.org\/study\/scriptures\/dc-testament\/dc\/27.16?lang=eng#p16\" class=\"scripture-ref\"\u003eD\u0026amp;C 27:16\u003c\/a\u003e). \u003cem\u003eShod\u003c\/em\u003e means wearing shoes. “Your feet … represent your goals or objectives in life. … Preparedness is the way to victory, and ‘eternal vigilance is the price of safety.’ … The tide of victory rests with him who is prepared” (President Harold B. Lee [1899–1973], “Message from the First Presidency,” \u003cem\u003eEnsign,\u003c\/em\u003e Jan. 1971, 2).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"title6\" data-aid=\"125982355\"\u003eHelmet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p7\" data-aid=\"125982358\"\u003e\u003cspan data-page=\"22\" class=\"page-break\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWe should put on the “helmet of salvation” (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/abn.churchofjesuschrist.org\/study\/scriptures\/nt\/eph\/6.17?lang=eng#p17\" class=\"scripture-ref\"\u003eEphesians 6:17\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/abn.churchofjesuschrist.org\/study\/scriptures\/dc-testament\/dc\/27.18?lang=eng#p18\" class=\"scripture-ref\"\u003eD\u0026amp;C 27:18\u003c\/a\u003e). Focusing our minds on Christ and His salvation will protect us from unworthy thoughts, keep our “eye single to the glory of God” (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/abn.churchofjesuschrist.org\/study\/scriptures\/dc-testament\/dc\/4.5?lang=eng#p5\" class=\"scripture-ref\"\u003eD\u0026amp;C 4:5\u003c\/a\u003e), and guide us in our decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"title7\" data-aid=\"125982361\"\u003eShield of faith\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p8\" data-aid=\"125982364\"\u003eWe should pick up the “shield of faith, wherewith [we] shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked” (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/abn.churchofjesuschrist.org\/study\/scriptures\/nt\/eph\/6.16?lang=eng#p16\" class=\"scripture-ref\"\u003eEphesians 6:16\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/abn.churchofjesuschrist.org\/study\/scriptures\/dc-testament\/dc\/27.17?lang=eng#p17\" class=\"scripture-ref\"\u003eD\u0026amp;C 27:17\u003c\/a\u003e). A shield is the most versatile and effective means of defense in battle. Our faith, if it is built upon Christ and His gospel, can defend us against the adversary’s numerous onslaughts, just as a shield, if it is made of the right material, will withstand volleys of fiery darts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p9\" data-aid=\"125982366\"\u003e“In the Church we can teach about the materials from which a shield of faith is made: reverence, courage, chastity, repentance, forgiveness, compassion. In church we can learn how \u003cspan data-page=\"23\" class=\"page-break\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eto assemble and fit them together. But the actual making of and fitting on of the shield of faith belongs in the family circle. Otherwise it may loosen and come off in a crisis.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"citation-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p10\" data-aid=\"125982369\"\u003ePresident Boyd K. Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “The Shield of Faith,” \u003cem\u003eEnsign,\u003c\/em\u003e May 1995, 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"title8\" data-aid=\"125982372\"\u003eGird your loins\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p11\" data-aid=\"125982374\"\u003eWe should have our “loins girt about with truth” (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/abn.churchofjesuschrist.org\/study\/scriptures\/nt\/eph\/6.14?lang=eng#p14\" class=\"scripture-ref\"\u003eEphesians 6:14\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/abn.churchofjesuschrist.org\/study\/scriptures\/dc-testament\/dc\/27.16?lang=eng#p16\" class=\"scripture-ref\"\u003eD\u0026amp;C 27:16\u003c\/a\u003e). \u003cem\u003eLoins\u003c\/em\u003e means the area between the hips and abdomen. \u003cem\u003eGirt\u003c\/em\u003e means tied around firmly with a belt. Generally, to “gird your loins” means to prepare for action. We prepare ourselves to take action in the battle against evil by learning the truth through prayer and scripture study (see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/abn.churchofjesuschrist.org\/study\/scriptures\/bofm\/alma\/17.2-3?lang=eng#p2\" class=\"scripture-ref\"\u003eAlma 17:2–3\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/abn.churchofjesuschrist.org\/study\/scriptures\/dc-testament\/dc\/11.21?lang=eng#p21\" class=\"scripture-ref\"\u003eD\u0026amp;C 11:21\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/abn.churchofjesuschrist.org\/study\/scriptures\/dc-testament\/dc\/84.85?lang=eng#p85\" class=\"scripture-ref\"\u003eD\u0026amp;C 84:85\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"resources\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"figure1\" class=\"image\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"credit\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"figure1_p1\" data-aid=\"125982376\"\u003e\u003cspan data-page=\"22\" class=\"page-break\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIllustration by Scott Greer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"armor-of-god-charms","title":"Armor of God Charms","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/7864\/7649\/files\/a5d5629d-b16e-411f-966f-46d1033be1c5_480x480.jpg?v=1569321511\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BAMOER","offers":[{"title":"Helmet of Salvation","offer_id":41337060360373,"sku":"","price":299.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Breastplate of Righteousness","offer_id":41337060393141,"sku":"","price":299.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sword of the Spirit","offer_id":41337060425909,"sku":"","price":299.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shield of Faith","offer_id":41337060458677,"sku":"","price":299.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Belt of Truth","offer_id":41337067503797,"sku":"","price":299.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shoes of Peace","offer_id":43693460062420,"sku":"","price":299.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Charms (Whole armour of God) R1499","offer_id":41337078612149,"sku":"","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Charms (Whole armour of God) with 7 Spacers R1999","offer_id":41337080381621,"sku":"","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Charms (Whole armour of God) with 7 Spacers and a Bracelet R2499","offer_id":41337082085557,"sku":"","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Charms (Whole armour of God) with 7 Murano's (colour of Choice) R1999","offer_id":43799180706004,"sku":"","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/7864\/7649\/files\/20230529_095849.jpg?v=1685347342"},{"product_id":"fruit-of-the-spirit-charms","title":"Fruit of the Spirit Charms","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Fruit of the Spirit is a phrase found in the Bible in Galatians 5:22-23. 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