When you put on Christ at salvation, you are justified before our holy God (Romans 5:1). It’s not your righteousness but Christ’s righteousness (I Corinthians 1:30; Philippians 3:8,9). Putting on the breastplate of righteousness is your defense against the accuser of the brethren. So when Satan aims an arrow at you by saying “You’re not good enough to be a Christian,” you can respond with Paul, “Who will bring a charge against God’s elect? God is the one who justifies” (Romans 8:33).

Even though we stand on our righteous position in Christ, we should be aware of any deeds of unrighteousness. What about those saints who have sinned? The bible teaches us that “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (I John 1:9). Confession is not saying “I’m sorry.” Many people are sorry, but usually they are sorry they got caught, and even then they will only acknowledge as little as they have to. To confess (homologeo in Greek) means to acknowledge or to agree. It is very similar to the concept of walking in the light. To confess means you say, “I did it,” the moment you are aware you have done something wrong.

Covering up anything is the same as walking in the dark.

You can walk in the light because you’re already forgiven. You are the righteousness of God in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21). Your relationship with God AND your eternal destiny are at stake when you sin as well as your daily victory; however, your confession of sin clears the way for the fruitful expression of righteousness in your daily life. We should be like Paul, who said, “I also do my best to maintain always a blameless conscience both before God and before men” (Acts 24:16).

Find out more about these things that make up the Armor of God by clicking on each one.

1. The Belt of Truth
2. The Breastplate of Righteousness
3. The Shoes of Peace
4. The Shield of Faith
5. The Helmet of Salvation
6. The Sword of the Spirit
7. The Armor of God. How Do I Put It ON??? Do I Have God’s armor already?

References:

King James Version of The Bible

Anderson, Neil. The Bondage Breaker.Eugene:Harvest House, 2000. Print