Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
The Bible is our primary weapon of attack and defense.
A toddler can use a sword to cut off his own fingers. A teenage boy might use a sword to open a beer can. A college girl may use a sword to slash the tires of an ex-boyfriend. A sword can do all of these things, but that's not what a sword is for.
While many don't use the sword they have, if they do happen to use it, it is primarily used as a method of attack for inflicting injury or damage on something else. But a sword can also be used for defense. It can be used to protect, to deflect attacks and to cancel out or neutralize the imposition of another.
Additionally, when a sword is used as an offensive weapon, there are several different ways to wield it in an attack. You can strike with the broad edge of the sword, you can slice, you can stab, you can swing, etc... The more acquainted with the weapon you are, the more you are comfortable with its weight and balance in your hand, how to carefully sheath it, how to quickly brandish it, etc... and the better you will be at using it in various capacities.
Therefore, study and work hard to show yourself approved in rightly handling the Word of Truth and you will be protected and you will be able, when necessary, to do great damage to the powers of darkness.
"'Hand it to me and kneel, Son of Adam,' said Aslan. And when Peter had done so he struck him with the flat of the blade and said, 'Rise up, Sir Peter Wolf’s-Bane. And whatever happens, never forget to wipe your sword.'" -- C.S. Lewis, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe
The same sword Peter used to slay the wolf was used to honor him. The same blade that stabbed the wolf with its point knighted the boy with its broad side.
Know your weapon.
Use it wisely.
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