The spiritual battle is real, and every Christian must be prepared. In this powerful message from Ephesians 6, we discover that our struggle isn't against people but against spiritual forces of darkness. Paul equips believers with God's armor - truth, righteousness, the gospel, faith, salvation, and Scripture - showing us how to stand firm in daily spiritual warfare. The key takeaway? When demonic influence is removed from someone's life, it must be replaced with the Holy Spirit through the gospel, or they may end up worse than before. This isn't just theology - it's practical wisdom for inviting neighbors to follow Jesus and speaking gospel truth in everyday life.

As you think about the spiritual battles in your own life, how might you be trying to fight evil influences with human strength instead of putting on God's full armor and sharing the gospel with those around you?