Key Text: Ephesians 6:10-14
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
Eternal righteousness positions you for everyday righteousness.
Eternal Righteousness:
2 Corinthians 5:21
God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
Philippians 3:9
And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
Romans 5:10
For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!
Romans 3:22
This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe…
FACTS > FEELINGS
Everyday Righteousness:
1 John 3:7
… don’t let anyone deceive you about this: When people do what is right, it shows that they are righteous, even as Christ is righteous.
Matthew 5:6
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”
1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.
Psalm 1:6
For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.
Proverbs 16:7
When a man’s ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Isaiah 32:17
The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever.
Proverbs 21:21
Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.
Psalm 34:17
The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.
Everyday righteousness does not lead to eternal righteousness.
Titus 3:5
he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.