And also use the shield of faith with which you can stop all the burning arrows of the Evil One.
The Lord is like a strong tower; those who do right can run to him for safety.
After these things happened, the Lord spoke his word to Abram in a vision: “Abram, don’t be afraid. I will defend you, and I will give you a great reward.”
We are not trying to control your faith. You are strong in faith. But we are workers with you for your own joy.
Do not hold back the work of the Holy Spirit.
He will punish you with the sharp arrows of a warrior and with burning coals of wood.
You protect me with your saving shield. You have stooped to make me great.
He has prepared his deadly weapons; he has made his flaming arrows.
Say only yes if you mean yes, and no if you mean no. If you say more than yes or no, it is from the Evil One.
But we belong to the day, so we should control ourselves. We should wear faith and love to protect us, and the hope of salvation should be our helmet.