The spiritual armor that extinguishes the enemy's attacks. Paul writes: above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked (Eph 6:16). The Roman soldier's thureos (door-shaped large shield) was soaked in water before battle so that flaming arrows hitting it would be extinguished on impact rather than igniting the soldier. Paul's analogy is precise: faith is what the believer holds in front of himself in spiritual combat, and the enemy's lies, accusations, doubts, and temptations are the fiery darts that faith extinguishes by meeting them with the truth of God's word and character. Faith is not feeling; it is the active trust that holds Christ's promises between the soul and every attack.