Eph 4:17This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of [fn] the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind,Eph 4:18having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart;Eph 4:19who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.Eph 4:20But you have not so learned Christ,Eph 4:21if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus:Eph 4:22that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts,Eph 4:23and be renewed in the spirit of your mind,Eph 4:24and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.Eph 4:25Therefore, putting away lying, "[Let] each one [of you] speak truth with his neighbor," [fn] for we are members of one another.Eph 4:26"Be angry, and do not sin": [fn] do not let the sun go down on your wrath,Eph 4:27nor give place to the devil.Eph 4:28Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with [his] hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need.Eph 4:29Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.Eph 4:30And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.Eph 4:31Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.Eph 4:32And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
As much as I could expound upon this, it truly speaks for itself! When we become Christians, we are no longer part of this world, yet we often try to hold onto and want what the world has to offer. These verses here tell us how we are and are not to live as new Creations in Christ! We are no longer entitled to bitterness, anger, wrath, clamor, or evil speaking! We are to be kind and love one another as Christ loved and forgave us! God's Word does not mince words. . . . .especially here! What is it going to take for us to learn that we must live a life that seems foolishness to the world? Sadly enough. . . . I have seen "Christians" make fun of, and chastise other Christians for living a life that is set apart. . . . this truly breaks my heart! What breaks it even more is the times I have done this myself! The more I get into God's Word, the more I realize that my life is often missing components that set me apart. . . . .but I know that I am striving to change through Christ and I know that I long to please my Father, His Son, and the Holy Spirit! I pray that each of you long for this as well. . . . are you game? I am! ! ! ! !
~ Father God, I pray that You will help me be set apart! I pray that You will show me the ways in which I am pleasing the world and in the process displeasing You. Father, I NEED Your direction, I NEED Your love and compassion for others, I NEED You to give me a heart that exudes Your Spirit and pours out on others Your love! Father, I NEED YOU! ! ! ! I thank You and I praise You for all that You have done for me and for all You are going to do for me! I thank You for my family, my friends, my purpose, and my salvation! I praise Your Holy Name! I pray Father for this weekend, that You will pour out Your Spirit on the band and on all who are around! I pray that You will open each and every persons eyes to the sin, the shame, and the burdens in our lives! I pray that EVERYTHING hidden will be exposed by Your Light that we may "SHINE"! I love You, I praise You, and I thank You in the precious, blood bought name of Jesus. . . . . Amen!
As much as I could expound upon this, it truly speaks for itself! When we become Christians, we are no longer part of this world, yet we often try to hold onto and want what the world has to offer. These verses here tell us how we are and are not to live as new Creations in Christ! We are no longer entitled to bitterness, anger, wrath, clamor, or evil speaking! We are to be kind and love one another as Christ loved and forgave us! God's Word does not mince words. . . . .especially here! What is it going to take for us to learn that we must live a life that seems foolishness to the world? Sadly enough. . . . I have seen "Christians" make fun of, and chastise other Christians for living a life that is set apart. . . . this truly breaks my heart! What breaks it even more is the times I have done this myself! The more I get into God's Word, the more I realize that my life is often missing components that set me apart. . . . .but I know that I am striving to change through Christ and I know that I long to please my Father, His Son, and the Holy Spirit! I pray that each of you long for this as well. . . . are you game? I am! ! ! ! !
~ Father God, I pray that You will help me be set apart! I pray that You will show me the ways in which I am pleasing the world and in the process displeasing You. Father, I NEED Your direction, I NEED Your love and compassion for others, I NEED You to give me a heart that exudes Your Spirit and pours out on others Your love! Father, I NEED YOU! ! ! ! I thank You and I praise You for all that You have done for me and for all You are going to do for me! I thank You for my family, my friends, my purpose, and my salvation! I praise Your Holy Name! I pray Father for this weekend, that You will pour out Your Spirit on the band and on all who are around! I pray that You will open each and every persons eyes to the sin, the shame, and the burdens in our lives! I pray that EVERYTHING hidden will be exposed by Your Light that we may "SHINE"! I love You, I praise You, and I thank You in the precious, blood bought name of Jesus. . . . . Amen!
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