The Breastplate of Righteousness Protecting Your Heart and Standing Firm

By New Prophets Gods Chosen | May 30, 2024
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Good morning, Church! Today, we focus on the Breastplate of Righteousness, as described in Ephesians 6:14:


"Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness."


The breastplate protects a soldier's vital organs, especially the heart. Spiritually, it guards our hearts against the enemy's attacks. Righteousness means being in right standing with God, not based on our own merits but on Jesus Christ's righteousness, imputed to us through faith.


What does the Breastplate of Righteousness mean for us?


Understanding Righteousness: Righteousness means being in right standing with God. This is not based on our own merits but on Jesus Christ's righteousness, imputed to us through faith.

2 Corinthians 5:21: "For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."


Protecting the Heart: The heart symbolizes our will, emotions, and intellect. The enemy targets our hearts with accusations and guilt, but the Breastplate of Righteousness protects us by reminding us of our standing in Christ.

Proverbs 4:23: "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life."


Living Out Righteousness: We are called to live out this righteousness daily, striving to reflect Christ in our actions.

Ephesians 4:24: "And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness."


Standing Firm Against Accusations: The enemy accuses us to burden us with unworthiness and shame, but wearing the Breastplate of Righteousness, we can stand firm, knowing our righteousness is based on Christ's work, not our own.

Romans 8:33-34: "Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth."


Let’s hold onto this truth and allow it to transform our perspective and actions.


Call to Action: Reflect on areas in your life where you need to embrace Christ’s righteousness more fully. Ask God to help you guard your heart and live out His righteousness daily. Share this message with someone who needs encouragement, and let’s support each other in our spiritual journey. Please like, share, and subscribe to our channel for more inspiring content.

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