Through Paul, in Ephesians 6:11-13 , God directs us to “Put on the armor of God”, for we battle whether we choose to actively engage our enemy or not. Yet our common enemy, (Satan), is not one whom we can battle with normal worldly weapons, for he and his forces are spiritual demonic beings, not “flesh and blood”. God intends for us to be victorious, and be able to “withstand… and having done all, to stand”.