The Breastplate of Righteousness

We often try to protect our hearts by proving our worth through our achievements, reputation, or moral performance, but this defense inevitably fails the moment we make a mistake. To survive spiritual attacks on our identity, we must stop relying on our own self-estimation and instead put on the Breastplate of Righteousness. This means finding our ultimate security and value solely in what Jesus has done for us, rather than what we can do for Him. When we rest in His righteousness, we become immune to the enemy's accusations and free to live boldly without the crippling fear of failure.