Day 25 (Wednesday, February 5th)
Day 25 (Wednesday, February 5th)
Ephesians 4:17-32
New International Version
Chapter 4
Instructions for Christian Living
17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18 They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. 19 Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed.
20 That, however, is not the way of life you learned 21 when you heard about Christ and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. 22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26 “In your anger do not sin”[a]: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.
29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Chapter 4
Instructions for Christian Living
17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18 They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. 19 Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed.
20 That, however, is not the way of life you learned 21 when you heard about Christ and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. 22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26 “In your anger do not sin”[a]: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.
29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Devotional: Our new life in Christ should be visible in how we treat one another. Speaking truth in love, forgiving freely, and building others up are essential marks of true Christian community that reflect our transformation in Christ.
Application: Practice speaking words of encouragement to at least three people today, building them up according to their needs.
Prayer: Father, help us put off our old self and put on the new. Make us people who build others up with our words and actions. Teach us to forgive as You have forgiven us. Amen.
Application: Practice speaking words of encouragement to at least three people today, building them up according to their needs.
Prayer: Father, help us put off our old self and put on the new. Make us people who build others up with our words and actions. Teach us to forgive as You have forgiven us. Amen.
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Great is Thy Faithfulness.. No God like Jehovah, Great is His Mercy, Grace, Kindness.. He inhabits the Praises of His People.. We love Him and lift our voices to Praise Him… We come to together to Please and Worship our God in the Beauty of Holiness. Hallelujah Wonderful Jesus… We can be kind, helpful, compassionate, forgiving, put up with each other, and love one another and forgive others who wronged us, love our enemies, and pray for our enemies with the Power that works in us Empowered by the Holy Spirit of the Lord.. Thank you Deaconess Shunette for the Compassionate, Heartfelt and Loving Prayer and Praise… We are imperfect people serving a perfect God.. we will strive to be more like Jesus, in loving people, to do His and to please Our Wonderful Savior.??????❤️