Father Genard in this episode continues the discussion the armor of God to avoid giving satan the foothold.
The blessed Theophylact comments on this and writes, “By righteousness the Apostle means the virtuous way of life in its entirety. He is telling us, in so many words, to embrace and accomplish every righteous deed. Just as a breastplate protects a soldier from deadly wounds, so does righteousness, and all other virtues, protect a Christian from every evil.”
Bible verses:
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:13
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.† John 1:6
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.† Romans 12:2
And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes, to be cast into hell fire. Matthew 18:9
In the nights, lift up your hands to the holy of holies And bless the Lord. Psalms 134:2
and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed.† Hebrews 12:13
Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so. James 3:10
Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel— rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. 1 Peter 3:3-4
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