Devotional: Why your heart needs the breastplate of righteousness
By Pastor Drake Hunter | Commentary, Elevating Life Church
In a swirling sea of spiritual confusion—where feelings often masquerade as faith, manmade systems can overshadow true surrender, and emotional highs might be mistaken for holiness—it's no wonder that many sincere believers feel exposed, exhausted, and uncertain.
The enemy is crafty, and his fiery darts aren't always the obvious attacks; frequently, they are subtle distortions aimed straight at our hearts. That’s why, as we see in Ephesians 6, Christians must don the full armor of God, and especially the centerpiece: the Breastplate of Righteousness.
Imagine a Roman soldier’s armor or, in today’s terms, a military or SWAT team member’s flak vest. It’s all about protecting the vital organ: the heart.
Without it, one we...