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So much good stuff in this chapter, I love the focus on unity, then Paul talks about the gifts that we've been given to use.
And Paul finishes the chapter encouraging us to live as "Children of Light."
He ends the chapter the chapter reminding us "... be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you."
Sometimes that's really hard to do, forgiving people, but Christ forgave us so much...
Blessings!
"31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. 32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you."
ReplyDeleteYes, this is very hard to do sometimes.
Ephesians 4
ReplyDelete21-24 If you have heard Jesus and have been taught by Him according to the truth that is in Him, then you know to take off your former way of life, your crumpled old self--that dark blot of a soul corrupted by deceitful desire and lust--to take a fresh breath and to let God renew your attitude and spirit. Then you are ready to put on your new self, modeled after the very likeness of God: truthful, righteous, and holy.
let God renew
Note in The Voice translation, before Chapter 5: We come to God as sinners; but He wants to transform our habits, attitudes, and practices into the ways of Jesus: to live, forgive, and love as He did.