The Breastplate of Righteousness
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- Accepting His RIGHTEOUSNESS
- Practicing RIGHTEOUSNESS
- Wearing His RIGHTEOUSNESS
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- CD containing the entire set in this series
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is
profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction,
for instruction in righteousness: That the man of
God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all
good works. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction,
for instruction in righteousness: That the man of
God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all
good works. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
The Breastplate of Righteousness
I. Accepting His RIGHTEOUSNESS.
But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the
prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that
believe: for there is no difference: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified
freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Romans 3:21-24
Our Lord is a Holy God who cannot tolerate sin, yet He loves the sinner. Only by His mercy, grace and
righteousness can we enjoy the greatest gift of all - life in His Holy dwelling place and the peace of His
constant presence.
To believe in Him for righteousness has three parts:
1. PAST - God declares his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past. (Romans 3:25)
2. PRESENT - He lives in us moment by moment to express His righteousness through us in every
circumstance, (John 15:1-8).
3. FUTURE - there is laid up for us the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will
award to us on that day - that wonderful day when we will meet Him face-to-face and be fully transformed into
His likeness (2 Timothy 4:8).
Until that great day, we must wear our breastplate of righteousness, affirming with our minds and will, what
we know in our heart about our Lord and King. We must count on His spotless life covering us through every
challenging circumstance. He then guards our heart from Satan's painful accusations of failure and
worthlessness.
II. Practicing RIGHTEOUSNESS.
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are
become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17
God tells us that we became a new person, holy and beautiful in Him, the moment we believed and received
His life. But doubt will prevent us from wearing His beauty and purity from day to day. Our failure’s will not
keep His love from flowing toward us, but disobedience will hinder the flow of His love in and through us.
Therefore, God has planned a way to build faith and obedience in us. This
life-long process is characterized by a succession of trial, failures, victories, growth, and plateaus. Notice the
balance between our part and His part in this process:
Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my
absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you both to will
and to do of his good pleasure. Philippians 2:12-13
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We “work out" our salvation by faith and obedience. When we affirm the truth of His righteousness in us, it
shines through our lives, in increasing measure, for the old ways no
I. Accepting His RIGHTEOUSNESS.
But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the
prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that
believe: for there is no difference: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified
freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Romans 3:21-24
Our Lord is a Holy God who cannot tolerate sin, yet He loves the sinner. Only by His mercy, grace and
righteousness can we enjoy the greatest gift of all - life in His Holy dwelling place and the peace of His
constant presence.
To believe in Him for righteousness has three parts:
1. PAST - God declares his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past. (Romans 3:25)
2. PRESENT - He lives in us moment by moment to express His righteousness through us in every
circumstance, (John 15:1-8).
3. FUTURE - there is laid up for us the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will
award to us on that day - that wonderful day when we will meet Him face-to-face and be fully transformed into
His likeness (2 Timothy 4:8).
Until that great day, we must wear our breastplate of righteousness, affirming with our minds and will, what
we know in our heart about our Lord and King. We must count on His spotless life covering us through every
challenging circumstance. He then guards our heart from Satan's painful accusations of failure and
worthlessness.
II. Practicing RIGHTEOUSNESS.
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are
become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17
God tells us that we became a new person, holy and beautiful in Him, the moment we believed and received
His life. But doubt will prevent us from wearing His beauty and purity from day to day. Our failure’s will not
keep His love from flowing toward us, but disobedience will hinder the flow of His love in and through us.
Therefore, God has planned a way to build faith and obedience in us. This
life-long process is characterized by a succession of trial, failures, victories, growth, and plateaus. Notice the
balance between our part and His part in this process:
Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my
absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you both to will
and to do of his good pleasure. Philippians 2:12-13
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We “work out" our salvation by faith and obedience. When we affirm the truth of His righteousness in us, it
shines through our lives, in increasing measure, for the old ways no
II. Practicing RIGHTEOUSNESS. (continued)
longer fit. When we yield ourselves to Him in obedience, He takes over "to will and to work in us." There will
be inner battles - we will find ourselves doing what we hate and failing to do what we should.
For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. Romans 7:19
III. Wearing His RIGHTEOUSNESS.
We enter a lifestyle of righteousness the same way we put on the rest of the armor through an attitude of true
worship. Jesus wills the renewing of our mind and the
transformation of our spirit into His likeness - a process fed by affirmation of Scripture and the application of
truth.
The four steps that help us put on truth will also clothe us in His righteousness:
1. FEED on the truth of His righteousness. John 17:1-19; 2 Corinthians 6:7
2. MEDITATE on His truths which renew our mind and transform our heart.
1 Timothy 4:15-16
3. FILTER the truth, permitting only those thoughts that agree with truth. Acts 17:11
4. FOLLOW truth, allowing His righteous life in us to direct and empower every thought and action. John
10:27; 3 John 1:11
We cannot wear righteousness as our covering unless we believe and receive the truths about our new
identity in Christ. When we accept and affirm Christ's righteousness He makes it a vibrant reality in our life.
A marvelous transformation takes place from the inside out as we learn to think and express His truth.
Morning and evening, meditate on these affirmations of your identity in Christ. Write them on cards, carry them
with you and review them often during the day. Let them open your eyes to see yourself and others through
His eyes of unconditional love and acceptance.
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but
after the Spirit. Romans 8:1
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in
the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. I do not frustrate the
grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. Galatians 2:20-21
Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. Know ye therefore that they
which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. Galatians 3:6-7
Righteousness then radiates outward, not in duties or rituals, but through the motivating force of God's own
character in us. Now it becomes natural to consider the welfare of another above personal comfort. Imagine
the protection, the strength, the triumph of such oneness. Standing together against the enemy, helping each
other put on our royal clothes, interceding, encouraging, holding one another up, maintaining a clear vision of
victory for one another. What a triumph!
longer fit. When we yield ourselves to Him in obedience, He takes over "to will and to work in us." There will
be inner battles - we will find ourselves doing what we hate and failing to do what we should.
For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. Romans 7:19
III. Wearing His RIGHTEOUSNESS.
We enter a lifestyle of righteousness the same way we put on the rest of the armor through an attitude of true
worship. Jesus wills the renewing of our mind and the
transformation of our spirit into His likeness - a process fed by affirmation of Scripture and the application of
truth.
The four steps that help us put on truth will also clothe us in His righteousness:
1. FEED on the truth of His righteousness. John 17:1-19; 2 Corinthians 6:7
2. MEDITATE on His truths which renew our mind and transform our heart.
1 Timothy 4:15-16
3. FILTER the truth, permitting only those thoughts that agree with truth. Acts 17:11
4. FOLLOW truth, allowing His righteous life in us to direct and empower every thought and action. John
10:27; 3 John 1:11
We cannot wear righteousness as our covering unless we believe and receive the truths about our new
identity in Christ. When we accept and affirm Christ's righteousness He makes it a vibrant reality in our life.
A marvelous transformation takes place from the inside out as we learn to think and express His truth.
Morning and evening, meditate on these affirmations of your identity in Christ. Write them on cards, carry them
with you and review them often during the day. Let them open your eyes to see yourself and others through
His eyes of unconditional love and acceptance.
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but
after the Spirit. Romans 8:1
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in
the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. I do not frustrate the
grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. Galatians 2:20-21
Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. Know ye therefore that they
which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. Galatians 3:6-7
Righteousness then radiates outward, not in duties or rituals, but through the motivating force of God's own
character in us. Now it becomes natural to consider the welfare of another above personal comfort. Imagine
the protection, the strength, the triumph of such oneness. Standing together against the enemy, helping each
other put on our royal clothes, interceding, encouraging, holding one another up, maintaining a clear vision of
victory for one another. What a triumph!
