While meditating on putting on the whole armor of God (cf. Ephesians 6:10—17), the thought creeped into my mind that putting on the armor of God is somewhat like preparing for a football game. Both require protective armor. A Christian puts on the “helmet of salvation;” a football player puts on head gear. A Christian puts on the “breastplate of righteousness;” a football player puts on his shoulder pads. A Christian wraps his “waist in truth” a football player wraps his waist with padding. A Christian must have his “feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace,” while …
Wide is the path to destruction. Narrow is the path to completeness
