Note that Scripture is given to us as a spiritual “sword.” Unlike a helmet or a breastplate, it is not a piece of clothing but a weapon, and to get the benefit of it, we need to learn to use it. Paul calls us to take up the “armor of God” in his Letter to the Ephesians, the last piece of armor he lists is “the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” (Eph 6:17). It is an indispensable weapon on our everyday battlefields. Inspired by God through the Holy Spirit, the words of Scripture communicate the very Word of God to us. The Bible is a divine gift given to strengthen us, to train us in righteousness and to bring us to salvation. He also does so through Scripture - “for the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword” (Heb 4:12). He does so through the sacraments, which strengthen and heal our souls by God’s power and love. He has already defeated the power of sin by his cross and resurrection and shares his victory with us, clothing us with “the armor of light” (Rom 13:12). But take heart I have overcome the world” (Jn 16:33). It is also a battle against the sinful desires within us, which we must overcome if we are to love and serve as Christ calls us to.Ĭhrist tells his disciples, “In the world you will have tribulation. It is a battle against sin and evil in the world. Faithfully living out our mission as Catholic men each day is a battle. Knights are called to be men of service and prayer - caring for our families, parishes and communities, and praying for the Church and the whole world. Men of the Word Article A new K of C Bible study invites Knights to take up the “sword of the Spirit” and rediscover the power of Scriptureīy James B. Latest News Columbia Knightline Faith Response Social Media Hub.Join Donate Find a Council Store College Councils.Charity Insurance Invest Donor-Advised Funds Programs Scholarships Churchloan.Our Mission Our Faith Our History Supreme Officers About Membership Video Library.Men of the Word Article | Knights of Columbus Skip to main content
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