The Breastplate of Righteousness

Scripture Focus:   Ephesians 6:10-18

1. Righteousness vs. Righteousness 

• Imputed Righteousness is
• Practice Righteousness is

Romans 13:14, Ephesians 4:24, Colossians 3:10, Romans 13:12, Ephesians 4:22, Colossians 3:8-10

Positional righteousness in Christ without practical righteousness in daily life only makes you vulnerable to attacks from the enemy.

2. Putting on the Daily

• Guard your . Proverbs 4:23-27, Proverbs 6:27
• Measure against the right .
• Get about your .
• Be .
• Be to .

When you do not repent quickly, you create a viscous cycle that will continue to lead you deeper and deeper into sin.

3. of Not Putting on the

• Broken with God.
• Broken with others.
• Damage to your .
• Damage to your and the of Christ.

Heart Test Questions:

What lies am I believing about myself or my circumstances?

What thoughts or attitudes are corrupting my heart?

What sins or bad habits are corrupting my life?

What good things am I neglecting?

What idols am I still pursuing?

What do I love more than I love God?