His timing had to be perfect, and if he'd been wrong-footed, he could have been killed or injured. In and of itself, a gauntlet is a long, stout glove covering the wrist, made to protect the hand. Spiritual armor is of a mental nature. It is the expression of spiritual qualities. He relied on and spoke of an armor of a different sort.
Spiritual armor is of a mental nature.
It is the expression of spiritual qualities. When we express these qualities, they give us strength and courage to carry on, to be brave and dauntless, even when faced with threatening or frightening circumstances like disease or financial catastrophe. Spiritual qualities have their source in God, who is the only real power. This armor is worn by keeping our thought close to God. By listening to what God is telling us.