We see a list of pieces of amour to wear in the Lords army in Ephesians 6:14-17.
14.Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15. And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16. Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:…
No doubt every piece of this equipment is important, but notice that verse 16 says, Above all, taking the shield of faith, ( what would be the result of taking up the shield of Faith?) You would be able to quench, put out, stop, not just some of the fiery darts, but ALL of the fiery darts of the wicked one. Now it’s inevitable that fiery darts are going to come. Even while I’m speaking you could list several that have been on the horizon for some time now. Yet this author says that we have the ability to stop them all. (the Apostle Paul). For what you believe about the situation determines the outcome.