Introduction

Chainmail is a lightweight armor used to protect vital parts of the body during battle. It's strength comes from the links that make it up, because each link is connected to all the links around it. Everything we do in life affects our armor. We are told to put on the armor of God, but how are we taking care of our armor? Each act strengthens it or weakens it. These weak places could be chinks, or places where the integrity of the armor has been compromised by a hit from an enemy or unwise maneuvering on our part. It doesn't take very many chinks to weaken us to the point of vulnerability. But the more links we add, the stronger the mail. Attending church, partaking of the Sacrament, fulfilling our callings, home or visiting teaching...the list goes on. So each time you do anything, ask yourself, Is this a chink or a link in my spiritual armor? You might be surprised by the answer.