THE ARMOUR OF GOD (Part seven) SWORD OF THE SPIRIT

In battle, it’s not the sword that’s effective, but the wielder. Hebrews 4:12 refers to the Bible as a Sword: “For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”Knights should be strong in both spirit and body. Ultimately, a knight is victorious in battle through the strength of spirit, not of the flesh. Victory in a sword battle is attained by the one who fights with sheer will and spirit, not by one who has only mastered the mechanical movement of sword fighting. A knight’s spirit is made strong only by God, and by spending time surrendering to God. Real practice is necessary. This means Bible memorization, meditation, and advanced learning.