The Word of God has informed us of the schemes of the Enemy. Satan seeks to deny and distort God's Word, derail our obedience, destroy and degrade our faith, and divide the Body. Praise be to God that He has given us His armor- the belt of truth, the shoes of the preparation of the Gospel of peace, the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of faith, the helmet of the hope of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit. Our most effective weapon in spiritual warfare is prayer. The Christian has confidence that he can withstand the Devil because Christ has already been victorious.