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b'The ring of clashing swords echoed throughout the hall, only to be cut short by the ominous sound of shattering steel. I could see my enemy\\u2019s mocking sneer from beneath his helmet. I turned away to retrieve a new sword, my cheeks flushed with shame. It wasn\\u2019t the first time this had happened.\\nOver and over, we had fought. And now, just like every other time, just when I thought I might prevail, my sword had splintered into a million tiny shards. Discouraged, I threw down my helmet and headed for the armory. \\u201cThis time, I will pick an even stronger weapon. One that will not be destroyed!\\u201d\\nAt least twenty swords were arranged on the rack, and I scanned through them. Some were ornate, and some looked impressively sturdy. But then my eyes fell upon another sword, not half so splendid looking as the rest, displayed directly below. I glanced at the inscription on the hilt: \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153Sword of the Spirit.\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d Picking it up, I discovered the weapon was quite light and easy to handle, with a razor-sharp blade.\\nMy eyes went back and forth between the two swords. Finally, I chose the Sword of the Spirit. My opponent chuckled grimly as I approached and took a defensive stance. He advanced and the fight began.\\nStrangely, I found myself more comfortable with this new sword than any I had used before. Before long, it had become clear I was gaining the upper hand. After a series of cuts and slices, I feinted left, executing an upward slash that caught my challenger off guard. Before he could recover, I had knocked the sword from his grasp; it fell to the ground with a clatter.\\nMy enemy stared at me with fear in his eyes. He ran from the room, not stopping to retrieve his sword. I fell to my knees and gazed unbelievingly at the sword I held in both hands. All this time, and I had been using the wrong weapon. \\u2022 Eliana Canfield\\n\\u2022 In Ephesians 6, the Sword of the Spirit is a name describing the Bible. As Christians, we use this critical weapon to battle against lies. God\\u2019s Word shows us the truth about who we are, who God is, and how we can have a right relationship with Him through faith in Jesus Christ. If we root our lives in the truths of the Bible, we can stand against any lie.\\n\\u2022 Who are trusted Christians who can help you learn to study the Bible well\\u2014such as pastors, parents, or youth leaders? \\nTake\\u2026the sword of the Spirit\\u2014which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:17 (CSB)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nEphesians 6:10-17'