“Steps to Develop the Spirit
of an Armorbearer”
“But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.””
James 4:6 NIV
“Every child of God…needs to develop the character of an armorbearer. …we need [more emphasis] on the development of the character of Christ. …God’s power is hindered because of our lust for power, money and sex. These things are currently destroying ministries around the world.
[Following are] some steps…to develop the spirit of a true God-called armorbearer.
Step 1. Free yourself from pride.
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.””
James 4:6 NIV
Evidences are pride are: an independent spirit, failure to admit mistakes, lack of a teachable spirit, rebellious attitude toward those in authority, a proud countenance, a self-centered conversation, intolerance toward the mistakes of others, a bossy attitude.
Step 2. Free yourself from anger.
“Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.”
Proverbs 16:32 NIV
Evidences of anger are: temper tantrums, angry reaction to supposed injustice, expressed frustration over unchangeable circumstances, complaining, extreme sensitivity and touchiness.
Step 3. Free yourself from immorality.
“Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.”
2 Corinthians 7:1 NIV
Evidences of a spirit of impurity are: sensual conversation, reading impure materials, impure attitude and improper actions toward members of the opposite sex, desire to listen to sensual music, sensual dress or appearance, carnal curiosity.
Step 4. Free yourself from bitterness.
“See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.”
Hebrews 12:15 NIV
Evidences of a spirit of bitterness are: sarcastic and critical talk, inability to trust people, frequent illness, self-pity, a sad countenance.
These are all areas in which we need to judge ourselves in order to break satan’s power in our life, to be pleasing to God, and to be the light of the world.”
“We are God’s armorbearers. We are to carry the
shield for one another, joining our faith together. If we
will do that, we will truly become God’s Great Army. We
will go forth to conquer in the power of the Holy Spirit.”
How well do you carry others’ shields in the army
that you are a part of? Do others trust you to carry their
shields? Do you see yourself as part of a unit that will
conquer satan’s forces in the power of the Holy Spirit?”
