Righteousness
The breastplate of righteousness protects your heart. Now, righteousness is not a list of ‘do’s and don’ts’. The moment you trust in Christ, you are made righteous before God. From that point on, He sees you “in Christ.” (Romans 8:1). Indeed, if He looked at you any other way, you’d be sunk! Listen, “By the obedience of one [Jesus] shall many be made righteous” (Romans 5:19). That word “made” means “a permanent condition of being”.
That doesn’t mean you can say, “I’m righteous because I fasted for 14 days, therefore, this promise is mine.” Nor can you say, “My parents were good Christians, therefore, great blessings are coming to me.” No! The blood of Jesus alone, transforms you from the inside out, and wraps you up in His identity. Your defense against the enemy is not what you have made of yourself, but what Christ has made you to be.
Listen to these two Scriptures. (1) “And be found in him, not having mine ownrighteousness… but… the righteousness which is of God” (Philippians 3:9). That’s positional righteousness. (2) “Being filled with the fruits of righteousness” (Philippians 1:11). That’s practical righteousness. Positional righteousness is how God sees you. Practical righteousness is how others see you – and that’s what you must work on every day!
Because of your position of righteousness you are empowered to choose the right things, do the right things, say the right things and stand blameless before the enemy. When you do, he’s got to flee!
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