Paul tells us to stand firm, with the belt of truth buckled around our waist. (Eph 6:14). God desires truth in our whole beings (Ps 51:6). He is Truth and therefore all that is true reflects His character. The belt of a Roman soldier in Paul’s day was not a simple leather strap such as we wear today. It was a thick, heavy leather and metal band with a protective piece hanging down from the front of it (see the picture.) The belt held the soldier’s sword and other weapons. The belt of truth of the spiritual armour of God holds the sword of the Spirit, linking truth and the Word of God (cf. John 17:17). Without the Word of God, we do not know truth, but as we allow God’s truth to penetrate our hearts, we are given insight and wisdom which help us to defeat the lies of the enemy.