Take Up the Shield: Comparing the Uniform of the Police Officer & the Armor of God

by Tony Miano

Written by a street cop, this unique publication compares the various pieces of law enforcement equipment to the spiritual armor that the Bible describes in Ephesians chapter 6. The importance of each piece of equipment is driven home through engaging, real-life police stories (responding to the infamous L.A. Riots, the devastating 1994 Northridge earthquake, working in jails, making arrests, and more).

Although much has been written about this well-known passage of Scripture, little has been written from the perspective of a Christian who wears and uses the physical armor of the police officer every day, fighting both the physical battle against crime in our society and the spiritual battle against evil that all individuals are called to fight.

You don’t have to be a cop or a Christian to be encouraged and challenged by this book. In addition to building your faith, this book will serve as a helpful introduction to the men and women who protect you and your community.

Genres: Christian

128 pages, Paperback

First published May 25, 2005

Reviews

[Sharon VanAllen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it—not only from a law enforcement wife perspective but also as a Christian perspective!

[Adrian · Rating 2 out of 5]

An extended metaphor with a few interesting facts. Maybe reading it as a civilian did not really make for an exciting read for me.

[Brian Williams · Rating 2 out of 5]

Could've been a lot better.

[Brandy Funk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource for Christian Law Enforcement Officers

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book for overall Christianity, however as a Catholic I felt he could have gone a bit deeper in some areas. On the whole a really great book that I will be reading again and again.

[Jamie Schwartz · Rating 5 out of 5]

AMAZING!!!!!!!

[Matt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ephesians 6:13 (NLT)