Breastplate of Righteousness

Breastplate of Righteousness – The second outfit for DEFENCE

Having put on the breastplate of righteousness (Ephesians 6:14)

As we begin to know our true self, we begin to understand that we need a complete outfit to survive in this world otherwise we will conform to the ways of this world without knowing it. But the awakening of our spiritual self is important to sustain our identity less the world gives us an identity that is not ours.

Knowing that our survival in this world requires a firm grounding in the absolute truth of the Bible, our defence continues to build up with the breastplate of righteousness.

But we belong to the day; therefore, let us be sober and put on the breastplate (corslet) of faith and love (1 Thessalonians 5 verse 8 )

1 Thessalonians 5, verses 1 through to 28 preferably in Amplified will bring better understanding of the above scripture. You see, there is no righteousness without the death and resurrection of Jesus and there will be no atonement of sin either. We are of the day, not the night and this can only happen by FAITH and the practice of LOVE. See 2 Corinthians 5:21 (Amplified Bible), Hebrews 9:14, Hebrews 10:22 

Simply put, righteousness can not be achieved by just following and obeying the laws and instructions only. Philippians 3:9 (Amplified Bible) explains to us that only by the saving faith in Jesus can we attain righteous living.

A Practical way to always wear our breastplate of righteousness is to confess our faith in Christ Jesus. Always declaring that we are covered by His righteousness and not ours and there for NO enemy can get through our gates.

We can always maintain the breastplate of righteousness by living according to God’s instructions for daily living as all the finding you series have directed and most importantly from biblical instructions, advices and examples. See Romans 6:19 and Romans 8:11,13.

We must also live in love as a practice, because love as Paul explained in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 never fails. Love provides our breastplate with protection, trust, hope and perseverance; they all make the breastplate of faith stay together and protect our survival in this world.   

 

 

We encourage you to change your media diet, be selective in your audio diet and also start building up further faith based habits such as reading biblical based books and always remember to check the bible for the truth in all you indulge yourself in. Check out our book reviews section for books we have read and have found to be helpful. Should you need immediate advice, please contact us via walkwithme@dvsoul.org.uk.

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