A common misinterpretation views this as a call to self-generated physical or emotional strength through positive thinking or human effort, ignoring its spiritual context of dependence on God's power amid warfare against evil forces; others apply it to secular motivations like career success or sports, stripping away the call to arm oneself spiritually against demonic influences.
Ephesians 6:10
King James Version (1769)
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Paul exhorts believers to draw strength from the Lord Himself and the surpassing power of His might, emphasizing reliance on divine empowerment rather than personal ability as they face spiritual battles, setting the stage for the description of the full armor of God that follows.