In what ways can believers today "put on" righteousness as described in Exodus 29:5? The Priestly Picture: Exodus 29:5 “Take the garments, and clothe Aaron with the tunic, the robe of the ephod, the ephod itself, and the breastpiece. Fasten the waistband of the ephod around him.” Aaron did nothing but stand still while holy garments were placed on him. The scene foreshadows two great truths: God must provide the covering, and the covering sets the priest apart for service. Those same truths guide believers today. Receiving the Garment: Positional Righteousness • Trust Christ’s finished work. “God made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.” (2 Corinthians 5:21) • Rest, don’t strive. Aaron didn’t weave the ephod; likewise, salvation is “the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.” (Philippians 3:9) • Rejoice in your new identity. “He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness.” (Isaiah 61:10) Wearing the Garment Daily: Practical Righteousness • Armor up each morning. “Stand firm then…with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed on your chest.” (Ephesians 6:14) • Put on Christlike attitudes. “Clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” (Colossians 3:12) • Guard your choices. “Clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.” (Romans 13:14) • Keep short accounts with God. Confession removes the soil that dulls the garment’s shine (1 John 1:9). • Obey promptly. Right actions reinforce the righteous identity (James 1:22). • Serve as a priest. “You are…a royal priesthood” (1 Peter 2:9); intercede, witness, and bless others in His name. Practical Habits That Fasten the Waistband 1. Begin the day in Scripture; let truth set the tone. 2. Pray through your schedule, asking the Spirit to steer each interaction. 3. Memorize key “garment” verses (Isaiah 61:10; Ephesians 6:14) and recite them when tempted. 4. Choose fellowship that sharpens holiness (Hebrews 10:24-25). 5. End the day with reflection, confession, and thanksgiving, keeping the garment unspotted (Jude 23). Living Robed and Ready Just as Aaron’s clothing announced his consecration, believers who intentionally “put on” righteousness declare God’s glory in a watching world. Stand still long enough to be dressed by grace, then step out and serve in garments that shine with His purity and power. |
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