1. The Breastplate of Righteousness
Ephesians 6:14

2. The Breastplate Symbolizes Christ’s Righteousness
When Jesus gave His life for us, 2 major things happened:
He took our sin upon Himself
He gave us His righteousness
When God looks at us, he sees the righteousness of Christ – This is called “Positional Righteousness”

3. The Breastplate Symbolizes the Christian’s Righteousness
Sanctification: Becoming in practice what you already are in position
Christ has imputed His righteousness to us; it’s our responsibility to live every day in light of who we are (I Jn. 3:10, Rev. 22:11, I Tim. 6:11)
We are to “Put On” Righteousness (Eph. 4:24)

4. The Breastplate Symbolizes Consistent Righteousness
We must “continually” put on the breastplate of righteousness
Righteousness is not a one day a week luxury; it is a 7 days a week necessity

5. The Breastplate Symbolizes Controlled Righteousness
We are to make a habit out of living righteously
The breastplate of righteousness is worn to protect the heart
Where your heart is dictates your lifestyle and sets your priorities
You can’t ever give anything to God that He doesn’t replace with something better