Series ReviewStanding is a commandStanding is Christ centeredStanding is our commitmentStanding is consistentStand firm then, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,– Ephesians Why Righteousness MattersRighteousness literally means to be made right or to be considered right.Righteousness is a giftRighteousness makes us GodlyRighteousness flows out of graceRighteousness helps us to remain groundedThe Role of the BreastplateThe breastplate protects vital areasThe breastplate proves readiness to fightThe breastplate reveals preparationHow Does Righteousness Help us Stand?Righteousness is an issue of the heartRighteousness moves us toward holinessRighteousness gives us spiritual healingRighteousness offers us eternal hopeJesus on RighteousnessJesus wants righteousness to be a priorityBut seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.– Matthew Jesus shows that righteousness is a passion
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.– Matthew Jesus directs that righteousness is a pursuitFor I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.– Matthew Understanding RighteousnessTherefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in sinful man, in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit.– Romans Righteousness is approval from GodRighteousness is acceptance of GodRighteousness is atonement with GodRighteousness is access to GodHow Should We Handle Righteousness?Righteousness needs to be embracedRighteousness needs to be experiencedRighteousness needs to be expressedRighteousness needs to be expanded