Ephesians 6:14 "Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;"
The purpose of the breastplate was to protect the chest and abdomen of the soldier; those areas contain most of the vital organs of the body. In modern times, we refer to the center of our affection for another as the heart; in ancient Greece, the citizens chose the bowel -- the organs of the abdomen -- as the focal point of emotion. Whether one uses the word heart or bowel, the individual is saying that his or her affection comes from deep within one's being. Just as a person seeks to protect the vital organs of the body, the believer should want to protect his affection for the LORD. 
The Christian must take heed that his devotion is directed toward the right PERSON -- JESUS CHRIST -- and toward the right object -- HIS righteousness. Positionally, every believer is clothed in the righteousness of CHRIST (2nd.Corinthians 5:21 pictured above), but at the same time, the saint must seek to live righteously through a walk of faith (1st.John 2:29 pictured above; Romans 6:13). "Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness" (Romans 6:18). Job said it best: "My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go" (Job 27:6 pictured below).
The child of GOD needs to vigilantly maintain a righteous walk. Ponder the degree of loss that biblical personalities from the past experienced when they turned away from righteousness. Ananias and Sapphira wanted to give to the LORD's work and sold their property, but when they saw the financial implications, they turned their hearts away from GOD (Acts 5:1-11). Demas made a tragic mistake when he grew fond of the world and left Paul for Thessalonica (2nd.Timothy 4:10). "Remember Lot's wife" (Luke 17:32). The saint must immerse his affections for the LORD with the desire for righteousness.KGL
Your servant in CHRIST,
Julie
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