02-15-2022, 11:29 AM
In Ephesians 6, Paul refers to the Breastplate of Righteousness. In battle, the function of a breastplate is to blunt an attack from someone who gets inside your shield and sword defenses. It's really hard to defend yourself against the sin of someone who really knows you all too well. It's the betrayal of trust that hurts so very much; you shouldn't have to worry about someone that close being your enemy. So the best spiritual defense is not your own righteousness, but the righteousness conferred by Christ. If you keep turning to the Holy Spirit speaking through your convictions, you'll be able to weather such attacks.