One of the most obvious pieces of defense the Roman soldier wore was the Lorica Segmentata - at least, that's what modern day scholars call it. In the days of the First Century, the Roman soldiers simply called it "lorica."
The lorica, or breastplate, was a significant improvement over it's predecessor by giving the soldier added protection and maneuverability. It was designed to protect the Roman soldier's heart, lungs, intestines and other vital organs.
Like the Roman soldier, the Christian must wear armor that protects their mind and emotions from the attacks of the wicked one. "HAVING PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS," (Ephesians 6:14b). This righteousness is a Practical Righteousness. A day-by-day living out an obedient life based on God's word.
In his book, Victory In Spiritual Warfare, Tony Evans says, "Righteousness simply means being or doing what is right. The belt of truth comes before righteousness because there can't be righteousness apart from truth. Truth is the standard. Righteousness reveals how to work that standard out."
Perhaps, somewhere along the day today, you've shed your breastplate of righteousness by chosing to disobey God's commands. I urge you to seek God's forgiveness and once again, put on the breastplate of righteousness.
The Bible makes it clear that believers are involved in an invisible, spiritual battle. This blog, which is a reflection on our Sunday morning sermon-series, attempts to ponder our role in the battle.
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