"Rules" are not righteousness. Rules often become the symbol for righteousness rather than the road to it. Is "righteousness" about keeping rules? What is "sin" anyway? Why shouldn't we, because God will be offended and send us to hell?
This episode explores the Breastplate of Righteousness in Ephesians 6:14, what righteousness is, and how to wear the breastplate. 

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L | Listen (Receive the Word via audio or video.)

 
O | Observe (Connect the passage to your life and recent events.)
Do you find comfort in Catholic "rules"? Why or why not? Are you flippant about God's commandments? Do you keep them outwardly while your heart is far from them and God?
V | Verbalize (Pray about your thoughts and emotions.)
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E | Entrust (Rest in the Word.)
Kyrie, Eleison – Lord, Have Mercy
….‘O God, be merciful to me a sinner.’ Luke 18:13
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What We Discussed | Show Notes
Overview:
Minutes 00:00-12:00 – Righteousness defined, God's character, what is sin?, Rom 3:21-31 
Minutes 12:01-24:00 – Righteousness is "imputed," or transferred, "filthy rags", Mosaic Law compared to The Beatitudes, natural and moral law 
Minutes 24:01-36:00 – Ceremonial Law & Judicial Precepts
Minutes 36:01-48:00 – The Law of Love, wearing the breastplate of righteousness
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