PROTECT THE HEART
READING: EPHESIANS 6:10-20
According to Chapter 6 of Ephesians, the whole armor of God makes us able to withstand in the evil day. That is important to us because these are evil days. We are to stand having put on the breastplate of righteousness. In the time of the Apostle Paul, the purpose of the breastplate was to protect the heart, one of our most vital organs. It was therefore a necessary part of a soldier’s armor. In his efforts against us Satan attacks the heart, which is our spiritual vital organ, using unrighteousness. He attempts to lure us or deceive us into sinful attitudes and behaviors. He tries to use the weakness caused by our sinful natures to his advantage. It is the righteousness of God that defends us from these attacks of the devil. Isaiah 64:6 states that the righteousness of man is like filthy rags. That makes it clear to understand that our own righteousness is not an adequate defense. Therefore, we need the righteousness of God to provide the spiritual breastplate for effective protection. God’s people are able to withstand in the evil day using the whole armor of God which includes the power of the breastplate of righteousness. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.
RESPONSE
2. What will increase the power of righteousness in your life?
