Let’s Explore…..The Breastplate Of Righteousness

Faith Filled Thoughts
September 15th, 2009
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THE ARMOUR OF GOD
The Belt Of Truth
The Breastplate Of Righteousness
The Shoes Of Readiness and Peace
The Shield Of Faith
The Helmet Of Salvation
The Sword Of The Spirit


Let’s Explore…..The Breastplate Of Righteousness


“…with the breastplate of righteousness in place…” Ephesians 6:14


The typical breastplate used by the Roman legions fell into four categories.
Some were made out of leather and some out of small interwoven brass rings.
High ranking officers sometimes had breastplates produced from a single piece of molded bronze.
The design pictured here uses overlapping Bronze scales.
The bronze scale armor was in two pieces and was sewn to a short leather vest.
The two halves were tied together with short strips of leather in the back and in the front.
Bronze, although not the strongest metal known in the first century, had the advantage of being lightweight.
In this era, when hand–to–hand combat was almost always necessary, soldiers had to balance protection with ease of movement.
The discomfort of the breastplate around the neck was usually softened by a woolen scarf.

Application: Jesus Is Our Righteousness

The function of the breastplate was simple – to protect the soldier’s vital organs.
In close hand–to–hand combat the breastplate was essential for survival.
No trained Roman soldier would venture into battle without it.
If we start to believe that our own righteousness, effort, or good works can make us worthy of God’s protection,
the advantage quickly changes to benefit our enemy.
Our righteousness is worthless in the battle.
We need to get our eyes off of ourselves and back on the provision of the cross
and the righteousness that is found in a relationship is with Jesus.

Will You Put On The Breastplate Of Righteousness Today?

May He Bless You and Keep You Today!
With Great Love
IN HIS SERVICE
Connie
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