Thematic Bible: Of the Christian

Put on the complete armour of God, so as to be able to stand firm against all the stratagems of the Devil. For ours is not a conflict with mere flesh and blood, but with the despotisms, the empires, the forces that control and govern this dark world--the spiritual hosts of evil arrayed against us in the heavenly warfare. Therefore put on the complete armour of God, so that you may be able to stand your ground on the day of battle, and, having fought to the end, to remain victors on the field. read more.
Stand therefore, first fastening round you the girdle of truth and putting on the breastplate of uprightness as well as the shoes of the Good News of peace-- a firm foundation for your feet. And besides all these take the great shield of faith, on which you will be able to quench all the flaming darts of the Wicked one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God.

As a good soldier of Christ Jesus accept your share of suffering. Verse ConceptsAsceticism, Teachings OfPersecution, Attitudes ToSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictSuffering, HardshipHardnessChrist's Disciples Will SufferHeartacheSufferingHardshipHard Work And Perseveranceperserveranceperseveringtoughness