What does the Bible say about the breastplate of righteousness?
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The breastplate of righteousness is essential for protecting a believer's heart and affections, as outlined in Ephesians 6:14.
In Ephesians 6:14, Paul describes the breastplate of righteousness as a crucial piece of spiritual armor that protects the vital organs, particularly the heart, of the believer. This armor symbolizes the righteousness of Christ, which believers must wear to guard against the assaults of Satan. Just as a physical breastplate protects a warrior in battle, the breastplate of righteousness safeguards the heart from the lies and attacks of the enemy. It is not our own righteousness that we wear, for all our righteousness is as filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6), but rather the righteousness of Jesus Christ, imputed to us through faith, that provides true protection and peace.
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