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The Breastplate of Righteousness

In Ephesians 6:14, we learn about the next piece, the “breastplate of righteousness.” The breastplate was a piece of armor worn over the chest. Organs vital to life itself were protected by the breastplate—especially our hearts. Our hearts are the deepest part of who we are.

Righteousness means a place of right standing with God, making our relationship whole. On the cross, Jesus exchanged His perfect righteousness for our sin, paying the price for eternal life (2 Corinthians 5:21). This means we can live daily, not in our righteousness, but in the righteousness of Christ, which gives us the power to overcome Satan and sin.

Satan will try to strike at our hearts and condemn us, weakening our prayer lives. But we must allow the righteousness of Christ to protect and guard our hearts. Because, as Proverbs 4:23 says, “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.”

This is exactly what the breastplate of righteousness does.

As you engage with God’s Word:

● What is God saying to me?

● What does it mean to me?

● How can I apply what God is teaching me?

● How can I be specific in prayer today?

After you reflect on these questions, bring everything to God in prayer.